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Cucumber Lime Detox Juice

A tall glass of pale green cucumber lime juice garnished with a lime wheel and mint sprig, with whole cucumbers and limes on the counter beside it.
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Cucumber is over 95% water, so it juices into a light, refreshing base without adding much sugar, while a full lime and fresh mint cut through the vegetal flavor and keep the glass tasting bright instead of flat or grassy.

Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Servings
2

Ingredients

Servings2
  • 3 medium cucumbers, ends trimmed
  • 2 stalks celery stalks
  • 1 whole lime, juiced (peel removed before juicing)
  • 8 leaves fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1/4 cup cold water (to thin, optional)

Nutrition per serving

Calories
88
Protein
4g
Carbs
22g
Fat
1g

Based on the recipe as written, one serving. Recalculates if you swap an ingredient above. An estimate only, exact values depend on the specific ingredients used.

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Instructions

  1. 1Wash the cucumbers, celery, and mint well. Trim the ends off the cucumbers but leave the peel on; it juices fine and adds fiber and chlorophyll.
  2. 2Roughly chop the cucumbers and celery into pieces small enough to fit your juicer's chute.
  3. 3Peel the lime with a knife (leave the white pith on) and cut into quarters. Run the cucumber, celery, ginger, and lime through the juicer.
  4. 4Add the mint leaves last and juice them through, using a piece of cucumber behind them to push the leaves through and extract their oils.
  5. 5Stir the juice well, since the pulp and liquid separate quickly, and thin with a splash of cold water if it tastes concentrated.
  6. 6Pour over ice and serve right away, or refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours.

Tips & variations

  • Leave the cucumber unpeeled for a more vivid green color and extra fiber; peel it if your juicer struggles with skins or you prefer a milder flavor.
  • Add a quarter of a green apple if a touch more sweetness is wanted, though the juice is meant to stay low-sugar without it.
  • No juicer? Blend everything with 1/2 cup of water, then strain through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag, pressing to extract the liquid.
  • Swap the mint for a few basil leaves for a different, slightly peppery twist.

Storage & reheating

Fresh-pressed juice separates and starts losing vitamin C quickly once exposed to air. Store it in an airtight jar in the refrigerator and drink within 24 hours; shake or stir well before drinking since the pulp settles.

Tips from the Tulo kitchen

  • Chilling the cucumbers and celery in the fridge before juicing means the finished juice is cold without needing to dilute it with ice.
  • A masticating (slow) juicer pulls more liquid out of leafy mint and celery than a centrifugal juicer, so yield can vary noticeably by machine type.

FAQ

Do I need to peel the cucumber before juicing?

No, the peel juices fine and adds fiber and chlorophyll. Peel it only if your juicer jams on skins or you want a milder, less bitter flavor.

Is this juice actually low in sugar?

Yes. Cucumber and celery are both under 3 grams of sugar per cup, and lime adds almost none, so the whole batch typically has under 8 grams of natural sugar total, far less than fruit-heavy juices.

Can I make this without a juicer?

Blend the chopped ingredients with a splash of water until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag, pressing firmly to push out the liquid and leave the pulp behind.

Why does my juice taste bitter?

Bitterness usually comes from the cucumber ends, which concentrate cucurbitacin compounds. Trim about a half-inch off each end and rub the cut face against the cucumber a few times before juicing to draw out more of it.

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