Cucumber and Grape Juice (Super-Hydrating Drink)
This cucumber and grape juice is a super-hydrating, lightly sweet drink you can make in about 10 minutes. Cucumber is around 95% water, making it one of the most cooling, hydrating ingredients you can juice, while grapes add natural sweetness and a hint of color.
On the hottest days, this is what lives in my fridge. Cucumber is basically edible water, and grapes turn it into something you actually want to drink instead of a glass of sad. It is the most refreshing thing I know how to make, with no added sugar because the grapes handle all of it. Use seedless grapes if you can, and serve it so cold it is almost uncomfortable — that is the whole point.
Perfect for hot, thirsty days
- A super-hydrating drink for hot days
- A light, lightly sweet juice with no added sugar
- A naturally vegan and gluten-free refresher
- A cooling way to use summer cucumbers and grapes
Why cucumber and grape belong together
- Super hydrating. Cucumber is about 95% water.
- Lightly sweet. Grapes add just enough sweetness.
- Cool and fresh. Mint and lemon make it spa-like.
- Quick. Ready in about 10 minutes.
About the cucumber and grapes
Cucumber is the hydrating base. No need to peel it if it is unwaxed; just wash it well.
Grapes add natural sweetness. Use seedless grapes, or strain the juice to remove seeds. Green grapes keep it pale; red grapes tint it pink.
Lemon and mint are optional but make it extra refreshing.
Little ways to make it yours
- No juicer? Blend with a little water, then strain through a fine sieve or nut milk bag.
- Serve very cold. Chill the produce or pour over ice.
- Add greens. A handful of spinach blends right in for a green juice.
- Make it sparkling. Top with sparkling water for a light spritzer.
How long it keeps
- Fridge: store in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours.
- Stir before serving: natural separation is normal.
- Freeze: pour into molds for hydrating popsicles.
For more fresh drinks, try our citrus barley grass juice or browse our smoothie recipes.
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Cucumber and Grape Juice
Equipment
- Juicer (or high-speed blender)
- Fine-mesh strainer or nut milk bag
- Glass jar
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber large
- 2 cups green grapes seedless
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- A few mint leaves optional
- Ice to serve
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and grapes well.
- Juicer method: run the cucumber and grapes through a juicer, then stir in the lemon juice.
- Blender method: blend with a splash of water, then strain through a fine sieve or nut milk bag.
- Add mint and adjust with more grapes if you want it sweeter.
- Pour over ice and serve immediately.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Cucumber is about 95% water, which makes cucumber juice especially hydrating and cooling. Combined with water-rich grapes, this juice is a refreshing way to stay hydrated on hot days.
No. Blend the cucumber and grapes with a little water, then strain through a fine sieve or nut milk bag for a smooth juice. A juicer is convenient but not essential.
Not necessarily. If the cucumber is unwaxed, just wash it well and leave the skin on for extra nutrients. Peel it only if the skin is waxed or bitter.
Fresh cucumber and grape juice is best the day it is made. Stored in a sealed jar in the fridge, it keeps for up to 24 hours; stir before serving.
For a sweeter juice, add more grapes or a little apple. For a green juice, blend in a handful of spinach or a few celery sticks, which pair well with cucumber.
Yes. Made from cucumber, grapes, lemon, and mint, it is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, with no added sugar.
