Coconut Cucumber Juice

Have you ever made homemade cucumber juice before? This easy cucumber juice recipe is refreshing, surprisingly flavorful, and takes just minutes to make. It’s also one of my favorite ways to use up cucumbers before they go soft, making it a great way to avoid food waste while enjoying a healthy homemade drink.

I love a good cucumber. I’m partial to Persian and English cucumbers as they’re less bitter, more flavorful, more tender, and they don’t have that thick (waxed if store bought) skin. In fact, I just planted one Persian cucumber bush in our backyard garden for this summer.

Despite my best intentions, cucumbers sometimes get pushed to the back of the fridge until they’re a little too soft for salads. Before they reach the squishy stage, though, they’re perfect for making cucumber juice.

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How to Make Cucumber Juice

I’m a big fan of juicing produce to use in drinks as a way to embrace produce, eat seasonally, avoid food waste, and enjoy the natural flavors and sweetness of so many things.

I’ve made cucumber lemonade, chardonnay sangria with cantaloupe juice, and my personal favorite watermelon fizz with fresh watermelon juice.

Is Cucumber Juice Good for You?

I’ve long been overwhelmed and under-excited about the juice craze as I think it’s sold as a healthy way to get everything you need from produce. Once produce is juiced and strained, most of the fiber is removed. You still get vitamins, minerals, and hydration, but the juice won’t be as filling as eating the whole fruit or vegetable.

BUT, I do love cucumber juice. It’s hydrating, which is key – I’m always looking for ways to hydrate besides just plain water. Cucumber juice also still has potassium and vitamin C present!

Cucumber juice has a mild, refreshing flavor and is naturally high in water, making it a popular choice during hot weather. While it’s not a replacement for eating whole vegetables, it can be an easy way to stay hydrated and enjoy fresh produce.

The other thing is, juices are expensive – because it takes so much to get enough juice for a serving and then it has to be bottled, preserved, and stored/shipped.

But you don’t have to spend $8 or whatever obscene price it is these days to get great quality juice. Just grab a blender or food processor and add the fresh produce. For cucumber juice, you’ll want to peel the skin, but otherwise, just small chunks into the blender and you’re good to go!

How to Juice a Cucumber without a Juicer

We don’t own a juicer, so it’s perfectly possible to make cucumber juice without a juicer! I make cucumber juice by peeling the cucumbers (yes, even the Persian and English cucumber varietals), chopping them, and then using my mini food processor to puree it. Then I strain it in a fine mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth (see the photo below).

Fresh cucumber juice is best enjoyed the day it’s made but can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shake or stir before serving, as natural separation is normal.

Cucumber Juice Variations

You can actually drink cucumber juice after blending, but for a true juice, you’ll want to strain it through a mesh strainer. Then you’ll have cucumber juice…but don’t stop there. There are lots of yummy cucumber juice variations to try…

So, first I made this cucumber lemonade (great in the summer with frozen lemon juice from winter). Then I took it a step further – or maybe a step back with this coconut cucumber juice (recipe below) which is that lovely cucumber juice mixed with coconut water.

This cucumber juice recipe with coconut water is super refreshing and only has cucumber juice and coconut water. It’ll be perfect in those hot summer temperatures too!

You can also try adding lime juice for a tangier option – a yummy mocktail to be sure. Adding fresh mint or a mint simple syrup would be lovely as well. In fact, my ginger beer mocktail is made with cucumber juice and a homemade mint simple syrup!!

FAQs

Can You juice english Cucumbers?

Yes. They peel and juice really well and I like their flavor more than hot house or many thick-skinned varieties.

Can you make cucumber juice without a juicer?

Yes. A blender or food processor works perfectly. Blend peeled cucumbers until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.

Should you peel cucumbers before juicing?

I recommend peeling all cucumbers for juicing – even homegrown, English, or Persian cucumbers with tender skins.

Can you freeze cucumber juice?

Yes. Freeze it in ice cube trays for smoothies, mocktails, or flavored water later.

Summer Drink Recipes

Summer produce offers tons of tasty sipping options. For non-alcoholic beverages, try this fresh peach lemonade, rosemary lemonade slushie, and healthy iced tea ideas, including this lavender iced tea!

For some adult sips, the summer sangria route will never disappoint… Our favorites include plum sangria, cantaloupe sangria, strawberry sangria, nectarine sparkling rose sangria, cherry sangria, and watermelon sangria! 

Other yummy libations include this fall vodka cocktail made with figs which often appear late summer, this rhubarb whiskey cocktail, and any one of these strawberry cocktails!