Jamaican Cucumber Juice Recipe
Enjoy your refreshing Jamaican Cucumber Juice and savor the taste of the Caribbean in every sip!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cucumbers: Peeled and chopped
- 4 cups water: To help with blending
- 1 Lemon: Halved, seeds removed, and freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons honey: Adjust to taste
- 1 piece of ginger: Peeled and grated or chopped (optional but adds a nice zing)
- Ice cubes: For serving
- Cucumber: For garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash the cucumbers.
- Peel the cucumbers and chop them into smaller pieces to make blending easier.
- Peel and grate or chop the ginger.
- Wash the lemon, cut it in half, and squeeze out the juice (remove the seeds).
- Prepare the honey.
Blend the Ingredients:
- Place the chopped cucumbers into the blender.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and honey. If using ginger, add the grated or chopped ginger at this stage.
- Add the water to help with blending. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Strain the Juice:
- Pour the blended cucumber mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Use a spoon to press down and extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
Adjust the Consistency (optional):
- Taste the juice and adjust the sweetness or lime juice according to your preference.
Chill and Serve:
- Transfer the juice to a pitcher.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill (optional).
- When ready to serve, pour the juice over ice cubes in glasses.
- Garnish with cucumber slices if desired.
NOTES
● The number of cucumbers you use depends on how much juice you want to make.
● Adjust the amount of water based on how much juice you want to make.
● You can substitute honey with sugar if you prefer.
● You can substitute lemon with lime if you prefer.