Cucumber Juice

Yumna Jawad

Updated Mar 11, 2026

5 from 405 votes

Easy Cucumber Juice with fresh cucumbers, lemon juice, and mint made in a blender with water and strained. No juicer needed.

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 3 servings
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cucumber juice is soo good and refreshing!

I make cucumber juice a lot during the summer. I kind of have an unhealthy, healthy relationship with it because once I make a batch, I keep going back to the fridge for another glass and tend to not leave any for anyone else in my house (sorry, maybe.. not sorry!).

Part of the reason is how crisp tasting it is. My cucumber juice recipe is made without a juicer! It’s just cucumbers blended with water, lemon, and fresh mint, then strained so it’s smooth. The cucumbers keep it really light and the lemon and mint add just enough flavor without making it sweet. It’s 10x better than anything you can get at the store, in my opinion.

Happy Cooking!
– Yumna

Cucumber Juice Ingredients

Ingredients for juice recipe: peel and quartered cucumber pieces, lemon, lemon zest, and mint leaves.
  • Cucumbers: I like using English cucumbers for juicing because they have thinner skin and fewer seeds, which makes the juice taste cleaner. Regular cucumbers will also work, but you may want to peel them since the skin can be a little bitter. Look for cucumbers that are firm with bright, evenly colored skin.
  • Lemons: I recommend using fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for the best flavor. You can also try lime or even a little grapefruit juice if you want to change the flavor of the cucumber juice.
  • Mint: I love the taste of fresh mint with cucumber, but feel free to try a different herb like basil.

How to Make Cucumber Juice

Cucumbers, lemon juice and zest, water, and mint leaves in a blender before blending.
Step 1: Place all of your ingredients into a food processor or a blender.
Juice after blending smooth.
Step 2: Blend the ingredients until smooth. If you like, you can strain the juice through a fine sieve into a pitcher or bowl, but it’s not necessary if you have a strong blender.
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Cucumber Juice Recipe

Author: Yumna Jawad
5 from 405 votes
Homemade Cucumber Juice made with cucumbers, lemon, and mint blended with water and strained until smooth. No juicer required.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings3 servings
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint

Instructions

  • Slice off the ends of the cucumbers and peel. Chop into a few larger pieces.
  • Place the cucumbers, water, lemon zest, lemon juice and mint in a food processor or in a blender. Blend the ingredients for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  • Set a strainer over a larger bowl and pour the cucumber juice into the strainer. Use a spatula to move the juice through the strainer until no more juice strains out. Discard the solids.
  • Enjoy the cucumber juice immediately, or store in fridge for up to 24 hours.

Equipment

Notes

My Top Tip: Use a strainer for extra smooth cucumber juice! If you keep the peel on the cucumber or feel that the mint or lemon zest didn’t blend well, you can pour the juice through a mesh sieve and use a spoon to stir it around so it strains properly.
Storage: You can store any leftovers in an airtight mason jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but I recommend drinking your juice immediately after blending!
Freezing: Cucumber juice freezes well and will last for up to a year in the freezer. The most efficient way to freeze cucumber juice is by pouring it into ice trays, then popping out the cubes and storing them in a heavy-duty freezer bag.  

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 31mg, Potassium: 363mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 352IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

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Recipe Tips

  1. Blend your ingredients for at least two minutes. This is especially important if you don’t have a strong blender. Blending for longer will help you get that thin veggie juice consistency!
  2. Cut your cucumber into small chunks. If you don’t have a high-speed blender, cutting the cucumber into small chunks will make it much easier to create a smooth juice.
  3. Drink your juice as soon as you’ve made it. Since the ingredients start to lose their nutrients once they’re oxidized, I’d recommend drinking it right away!

FAQs

Which type of cucumber is best for juicing?

English or hothouse cucumbers are best for juicing. These cucumbers are long and thin with dark green skin, and little to no seeds.

Can I drink cucumber juice without straining it?

Yes, but the texture will be thicker and more like a smoothie. Straining removes the pulp and makes the juice much smoother.

Can I sweeten cucumber juice?

Yes, if you prefer it sweeter you can add a little honey, maple syrup, or agave. Most of the time the lemon and mint are enough to keep the flavor balanced without added sugar.

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  1. Mary says:

    How much does one recipe make?

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    1. Yumna J. says:

      About 7-8 cups, which is enough for 3 servings.

      Reply
  2. Michael says:

    Absolutely love the recipe, I used slicing cucumbers from our garden, pureed water and cucumbers and sieved all the pulp off. Added 1 lemon juiced, 1 tsp pink salt, 1 tbsp honey. OMG it was better than my normal Gatorade cucumber and lime. Leftover pulp I’m freeze drying for later uses in Tzatziki and more juice in a concentrate. Thank you sooo much.

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    1. Yumna J. says:

      Aww, love that! Thank you so much! So glad you love the juice!!

      Reply
  3. Ginger says:

    Tastes like bad pickle juice and I like pickle juice!

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    1. Yumna J. says:

      So sorry to hear you didn’t like it, Ginger. I appreciate the feedback!

      Reply
  4. taylor says:

    I made it this morning but sadly, through no one’s fault, except Mother Nature it did not turn out well. We are in a drought situation and the cucumbers were dry and very woody. The English cucumbers are imported and I do not pay $5.00 US for one. Anyhow I might add vodka to the juice I made but when I get English cukes at a decent price I will try this recipe again.😁😁😁 FIVE stars again for ease of making and for just a few ingredients.

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  5. taylor says:

    It looks delicious but how do you get the vibrant green colour?
    I am giving this 5 stars even though I have not tried it. My rating is based on minimal ingredients and ease of making. I can’t get English cukes in my neck of the woods but am sure it will still be refreshing.

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    1. Yumna J. says:

      Choosing a fresh, brightly colored cucumber helps give that vibrant green color. The lemon also helps prevent browning. I think other varieties of cucumbers would taste great, let me know how it turns out for you!

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  6. Jania says:

    Been making this now for 2 months, replacing my snacks during the day, and have lost an extra 5 lbs along with my diet. It’s so delicious and refreshing. My two year old loves it as well. Where’d you get those glasses that are seen in the photo? They’re gorgeous.

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