Cucumber Apple Ginger Blend (Printable)

A crisp, invigorating juice mix of cucumber, apple, and ginger with a hint of lemon and sweetener.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 large cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
02 - 2 medium apples, cored and chopped
03 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
04 - 1/2 lemon, juiced

→ Liquids

05 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Optional

06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup to taste
07 - A few fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Wash and peel the cucumber, then roughly chop. Core and chop the apples into chunks. Peel the fresh ginger piece.
02 - Add the cucumber, apples, ginger, fresh lemon juice, and cold water to a blender or juicer. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher or glass to remove excess pulp and achieve a smooth consistency.
04 - Taste the juice and stir in honey or agave syrup if desired for additional sweetness.
05 - Pour the juice into a serving glass over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You'll feel genuinely energized within minutes, not the jittery kind but the clear-headed kind that actually lasts.
  • It tastes like summer in a glass, even when it's freezing outside, and somehow tastes better than any store-bought juice you've tried.
  • The whole thing takes less time than brewing coffee, so no excuses on busy mornings.
02 -
  • Don't skip the straining step if you're using a regular blender, because the pulp separates and settles at the bottom in a way that feels off when you're expecting juice.
  • The ginger amount matters more than you'd think, and adding just a little extra can flip the whole thing from refreshing into uncomfortably spicy in a way your mouth won't forget.
03 -
  • Keep your ginger in the freezer instead of the fridge, and it'll last weeks longer and actually grate easier when you need it for other recipes.
  • If you don't have a juicer, a regular blender plus a fine strainer works just as well, and you'll feel oddly accomplished watching the liquid separate from the pulp.
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