How to Make Cucumber Juice

Cucumber juice is a very healthy and versatile drink. Cucumbers have a high content of water and contain noteworthy amounts of potassium, silica, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and chlorophyll, among other nutrients.^{[1]
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Research source} Many people add cucumber juice to their diets to improve the quality of their skin, nails, and hair, and when consumed regularly, the drink can help treat high blood pressure and kidney stones. Cucumber juice can be prepared straight, with nothing but cucumbers, or you can blend it with sweeteners and other juices for extra flavor.

Ingredients

Simple Cucumber Juice

3 medium cucumbers

Sweetened Cucumber Juice

1 medium cucumber
2 cups (500 ml) water
2 tbsp (28.3 g) sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml) honey
Salt, to taste

Servings

About 2 glasses

Method 1

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Simple Cucumber Juice

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The skin of a cucumber is coated in a protective wax. While you can eat this coating without much problem, the wax will distort the texture of cucumber juice. You can accomplish this task by using either a potato peeler or a sharp knife with a smooth blade.
The bottom and top stem are hard, inedible parts that you should not attempt to turn into juice.

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The pieces can be up to 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) in height, width, and depth. Smaller pieces will also work, but you should avoid using pieces that are much bigger than that.
You should leave a couple of inches in between the top cucumber pieces and the rim of the machine. Do not fill the food processor to the top.
Run the machine for approximately two minutes. The mixture should be pulpy, but it does not need to be smooth.
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Place a mesh strainer over a large bowl. The strainer should be small enough to fit inside the mouth of the bowl, but if possible, you should use a strainer with a wide enough rim to rest on top of the brim of the bowl. By resting the strainer on top of the bowl, you free up both hands.
- Alternatively, use a jelly bag instead.
The cloth will allow you to strain out more pulp. You can also line the strainer with coffee filters to create the same effect.
Pour as much of the cucumber puree into the strainer as possible without causing the puree to overflow.
By stirring the cucumbers, you encourage the juice to seep out and flow through the strainers, into the bowl. Continue stirring and pressing until no more juice comes out.
You can also store fresh cucumber juice in a sealed container inside the refrigerator for one week.

Method 2

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Sweetened Cucumber Juice

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Use a peeler to remove the waxy skin and a knife to chop off the ends. Cube the cucumbers with a knife to make them easier to work with.
You can either use a hand grater or a box grater, depending on whichever is easiest for you to work with. Grate the cucumbers into a bowl to avoid losing any shreds.
Bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Once it boils, the sugar should break down into the water, making it a little thicker.^{[2]
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Turn the heat down to medium-low or medium and simmer the mixture for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Heating the cucumbers together with the water and sugar combines the flavors more thoroughly than mixing them cold.
Allow it to cool slightly, at least until it stops bubbling and steaming.
Blend it on high speed until it resembles a puree with very few noticeable chunks of cucumber remaining. Blending releases more of the juice trapped inside the cucumber.
The cheesecloth should be large enough to drape over the sides of the bowl.
Go slowly to prevent the sides of the cheesecloth from slipping down into the puree.^{[3]
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Knot the cloth or tie it to secure the ends in place.
Once the juice stops dripping out on its own, squeeze the cheesecloth pouch to wring out any excess. When squeezing the pouch no longer produces juice, remove the cheesecloth and discard or save as desired.
Stir to combine. Salt takes off the bitter edge that cucumber juice naturally has, but the bitterness may already be less obvious due to the sweeteners.
Save any extra inside the refrigerator up to a week.

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Can I make it without honey?

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Of course. There's no reason to sweeten it if you don't want to.

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I don't have a blender. Can I cook it?

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No, but try using a food processor or juice maker.

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How do I make a sweetened cucumber juice for a diabetic?

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Agave nectar has a low glycemic index and is very sweet. You should only need to add a little.

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Cucumber juice has a versatile taste that can be combined with many other flavors. You can try adding mint or ginger for a cool, refreshing zing, or you can mix in other juices like apple or watermelon juice to add more depth.^{[4]
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You can save the leftover pulp and use it for other purposes. Both simple and sweetened pulp can be frozen and used in dishes like granita or cucumber porridge, and simple pulp can be used to create a hydrating face mask.

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