Cucumber Apple Ginger Juice (Print)

A fresh juice blending cucumber, apple, and ginger for a crisp and energizing boost.

# Components:

→ 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 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup to taste
07 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Wash and prepare the cucumber, apples, and ginger by peeling and chopping into manageable pieces
02 - Add the cucumber, apples, ginger, lemon juice, and water to a blender or juicer
03 - Blend until smooth using a blender, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher or glass to remove pulp
04 - Taste the juice and add honey or agave syrup if desired for additional sweetness
05 - Serve immediately over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves if using

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It takes exactly 10 minutes from fridge to glass, which means you can make it even on rushed mornings when you need an actual plan.
  • The ginger gives you this warming tingle that makes you feel like you're doing something real for your body instead of just drinking something cold.
  • You control every ingredient, so no weird additives or mystery stabilizers—just fruit, water, and a little spice.
02 -
  • Don't let this juice sit around for hours before straining or it will start to separate and oxidize; make it and drink it or strain it immediately so it stays fresh and bright green rather than turning brownish.
  • If you're using a regular blender instead of a fancy juicer, the straining step actually matters because otherwise you'll have a slightly grainy texture that's less pleasant than juice should be.
03 -
  • Buy ginger from the produce section that feels dense and smooth rather than wrinkled, because fresher ginger tastes sharper and more alive in the juice.
  • If your blender struggles with ice or thick vegetables, blend your ingredients first and then add ice afterward instead of all at once; it makes the whole process less dramatic.
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