Name: Cucumber Lemon Juice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 pcs English cucumbers (skin on); 1 pc lemon (skin on); 1/4 cup honey; 5 cups water (2 cups for blending / 3 cups for making); 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water

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Cucumber Lemon Juice is the next best thing that you can do with cucumber besides eating it. Turn fresh cucumber into a refreshing and healthy drink especially on hot summer days!

This cucumber juice recipe infused with lemon and honey is the new craze in our family now. Even the kids love it just like with avocado smoothie and other healthy juices I make when Spring arrives. A cool drink that doesn’t only serves as a thirst-quencher but also provides health benefits.

Benefits of cucumber

Like most vegetables, fresh cucumber can provide nutrients and minerals that our body needs. What’s even better is, it allows kids to enjoy cucumber and see it in a new light because of it delicious and refreshing flavor. Here are other advantages of fresh cucumber juice:

It is rich in antioxidants that can help prevent conditions like, eye degeneration due to ageing, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s and diabetes.

Has Vitamin C or ascorbic acid that is needed for the repair and growth of tissues in our body. This micronutrient also helps strengthen our immune system.

Good for the skin not only on the outside but also inside. Vitamin B-5 is present in cucumber that promotes healthy skin and cure acne. Cucumber lemonade also keeps you hydrated and flushes out toxins to keep a glowing complexion.

Makes the bones stronger since cucumber also has Vitamin K that helps form proteins that is required in forming healthy bones. Vitamin K also aids in healing wounds and blood clots.

Notes on ingredients

Cucumbers (Pipino) – When buying fresh cucumbers, look for the ones that have vibrant and evenly colored skin. Look for firm cucumbers to ensure best results. These nutrient-rich vegetables are low in fat and calories which is good for weight loss.
Lemons – Same with most ingredients, it’s best to use fresh. The tanginess of lemon works well with the cucumber juice. You can also use lime juice or calamansi if you prefer.
Honey – Also has antioxidants that our body can benefit from. You can use any kind of honey for this juice recipe depending on your preference.

Making cucumber juice

Making cucumber juice is so easy and only takes 8 – 10 minutes to make. It’s a great drink for merienda (snack) of cake and even for breakfast.

Start off with boiling water and sugar together to make sugar syrup and let it sit to cool down. Next, blend the ingredients in a blender then strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve in a pitcher. Add water and sugar syrup an stir to incorporate.

How to serve and store

Serve the juice chilled or add some ice for breakfast or snack time.
Store in a container with lid and place in the refrigerator. The juice can last for 3-5 days.

Tips for an amiable experience

You can use regular cucumber but it’s best if you can get hold of English cucumbers. English cucumbers are longer than the regular and there is no need to peel. If you are using regular ones, peel them first before blending.
You can also try mixing in other fruits with your cucumber since it’s mild flavored. Blueberries, kiwi, mango, apples are a few examples or you can add some mint leaves for a more refreshing drink.
You can either skip the sugar syrup or the honey to adjust the sweetness that suits you. By removing both syrup and honey you will have cucumber lemon water which is a great substitute for regular water.
If replacing lemon with lime or calamansi, peel off the skin before blending with the other ingredients.