Refreshing Cucumber and Apple Juice
Reduce Puffiness and Boost Your Health with a Delicious Cucumber Juice
Introducing a refreshing cucumber juice I often make to combat morning puffiness. Many people aren’t fans of cucumber’s distinct taste, but this recipe transforms it into a delightful drink. By balancing the flavors with apple, even those who dislike cucumber can enjoy it! Cucumbers are also known for their beauty benefits, often used in facial masks. Let’s make a delicious and healthy cucumber juice by adding sweet apple, perfect for beauty, diet, and even hangover relief.
Ingredients- 1/2 fresh cucumber
- 150ml water
- 0.5 Tbsp vinegar
- 1/3 apple
- 2 drops lemon juice (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by washing the cucumber thoroughly under running water. Gently scrape off any rough spots on the cucumber skin with a peeler for a smoother finish. You can peel the cucumber, but if you prefer to keep the skin on for added nutrients, soak it briefly in water with a little vinegar to ensure it’s clean.
Step 2
While I generally eat most things, I’m not particularly fond of fruits. I decided to use up an apple that had been in the fridge for a while. Peel the apple and then chop it into pieces that will blend easily.
Step 3
Lemon is often added to cucumber juice for a bright, citrusy note. Since I didn’t have a fresh lemon, I used a few drops of lemon juice instead. You can omit it entirely if you don’t have it. I added just two drops for a hint of tartness and its detoxifying properties. Adding too much can make the juice overly sour, so I recommend adding it gradually to taste. Finally, add about 150ml of water and blend everything until smooth. That’s it!
Step 4
Here’s the finished juice! Doesn’t it look healthy and invigorating? Because I used a good amount of apple, the sweetness of the apple dominated, masking the strong cucumber flavor. You might not even guess there’s cucumber in it!
Step 5
Starting your busy morning with this glass of goodness can help reduce puffiness and energize you. I prefer to drink it chilled, so I often blend in some ice cubes, which makes it even more delicious! The subtle, refreshing taste of cucumber is beautifully balanced by the sweet apple, making it incredibly easy to drink. Give this cucumber juice a try as a healthy, diet-friendly beverage to help beat puffiness!
