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Cucumber Ginger Lemon Detox Juice

When it comes to this Cucumber Ginger Lemon Detox Juice, it’s all about the spicy ginger and mint flavors paired with the bit of tartness from the lemon, green apple and freshness of the cucumber and thyme. Great as a detox or a boost in digestion, overall, this recipe is completely natural, easy to make, and perfect for any day or season. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cool Time:25 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Drinks
Keyword: apple, apples, beverage, breakfast, classic, cucumber, dairy-free, detox, digestion, drinks, easy, ginger, gluten-free, healthy, herbs, homemade, indulge, juice, lemon, natural, plant-based, recipe, superfoods, thyme, vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

JUICE:

  • 5-6 cups fresh water
  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled + diced
  • 1-2 ounces ginger roots, peeled + roughly chopped (I recommend starting with 1 ounce and then increasing based on preference)
  • juice of lemon (That's about 2 Tbsps!)
  • 1 medium Granny smith apple, skin on + sliced
  • handful fresh mint leaves, rinsed
  • 1-2 fresh thyme leaves, rinsed
  • ½ cup Agave

Instructions

TO MAKE THE GINGER-MINT SYRUP:

  • In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add water and let it begin to boil. Once boiling, add chopped ginger, mint leaves, + thyme leaves and boil for 5 minutes before reducing the heat to the lowest setting and letting it simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cover the pot to let everything cool + steep for 20-25 minutes.

BLEND EVERYTHING TOGETHER:

  • Next, add cooled mixture (leaves + chopped roots included) to a high-powered blender along with diced cucumbers + apple and blend on medium-high speed until smooth and 'foamy', about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in juice of a lemon and Agave and blend for another 15-20 seconds.
  • Once done, slowly pour + strain juice into a pitcher, squeezing the pulp against the strainer to ensure that all juices are extracted. NOTE: If preferred, you can skip this step and leave pulp in.
  • To serve---add drink to prepared glass(es) and garnish, if desired. NOTE: If preferred, you can let the juice chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving as well.
  • Sip and enjoy!

Notes

  • STORAGE: Leftovers can be stored tightly sealed in a pitcher with plastic wrap over it or in a sealed mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Be sure to stir before serving.
  • ADDITIONAL BOOST: To add a boost to make this drink more powerful, you can add cayenne pepper, turmeric/black pepper, or apple cider vinegar to the mix (1 teaspoon of either)!
  • SWEETNESS: Add more maple syrup or Agave for more sweetness if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • HEALTH BENEFITS: To see the health benefits of each ingredient, see the ENTIRE POST.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.5mg