Easy Pineapple Cucumber Juice (Juicer or Blender Friendly)
This pineapple cucumber juice is made with fresh pineapple, cucumber, and ginger for a refreshing homemade drink with just the right balance of sweet and crisp. You can make it in a juicer or blender, and add a little sugar if your pineapple isn’t quite sweet enough.
It’s an easy juice to make for a hot day, whether you’re filling a pitcher for a lime or just want something cold and fruity in the fridge.
Growing up in Tobago, fresh homemade juice was just a normal part of life. Whatever fruit or vegetable was in season could end up in a jug. We would buy produce from roadside vendors and combine it with whatever we had growing at home.
So making juice from combinations like pineapple and cucumber doesn’t feel unusual to me. It’s simply using what you have, blending the flavors that work together, and ending up with something cold and refreshing in the fridge.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy to make – You only need pineapple, cucumber, ginger, and a few minutes to put it together.
- Juicer or blender friendly – No juicer? No problem. You can blend everything with water and strain the juice instead.
- Fresh and refreshing – Sweet pineapple balances the crisp cucumber, with a little kick from fresh ginger.
- Easy to adjust – Add sugar if your pineapple needs it, use less ginger for a milder flavor, or add lime or mint to change things up.
Ingredients for pineapple cucumber juice
You only need three fresh ingredients to make this juice, plus sugar if you want it a little sweeter.
- Pineapple – Use a ripe pineapple for the best flavor and natural sweetness. Remove the peel and core before juicing or blending.
- Cucumber – Regular or English cucumber both work, so use whichever you have available. I peel mine when using a blender, but leave the skin on when using my juicer.
- Ginger – Fresh ginger adds a little heat to the juice. I use up to about 2 inches, but you can use less if you prefer a milder ginger flavor.
- Sugar – This is completely optional. Taste the juice first, then add sugar only if you think it needs it.
Tip: Not sure how to pick the perfect pineapple? Here’s a great guide on choosing ripe pineapples to help you out.
How to make pineapple cucumber juice
You can make pineapple cucumber juice with either a blender or juicer. I use slightly different prep depending on which one I’m using.
Using a blender
- Prep the ingredients. Peel and core the pineapple, then cut the flesh into chunks. Peel the cucumber and cut it into chunks. Peel the ginger.
- Blend. Add the pineapple, cucumber, and ginger to the blender with a little water. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed to help everything blend.
- Strain the juice. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the pulp to extract as much juice as possible.
- Taste and adjust. Taste the juice and add sugar if your pineapple isn’t sweet enough.
- Chill and serve. Serve over ice or refrigerate until cold.
Using a juicer
- Prep the ingredients. Peel and core the pineapple and cut it into pieces that will fit your juicer. Trim the cucumber and cut as needed. I don’t bother peeling the cucumber when I’m using my juicer. Peel the ginger.
- Juice. Run the pineapple, cucumber, and ginger through the juicer.
- Taste. Add sugar if needed and stir until dissolved.
- Serve. Pour over ice or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Ways to change it up
The pineapple, cucumber, and ginger are a simple combination on their own, but you can easily adjust the juice to suit your taste.
- Skip the ginger if you want the pineapple and cucumber flavors to stand out more.
- Add lime juice for a little extra tartness.
- Add fresh mint for another fresh, cooling flavor.
- Use coconut water instead of plain water when making the blender version.
- Use frozen pineapple in the blender for a colder, slightly thicker drink.
- Add sparkling water to the finished juice just before serving for a little fizz.
Serving suggestions
Pineapple cucumber juice is best served cold or over plenty of ice. For a simple garnish, add a pineapple wedge, cucumber ribbon, or a sprig of fresh mint.
For a little fizz, top your glass with sparkling water just before serving. And if you’re making drinks for a lime, you can add a splash of dark rum to turn it into an easy cocktail.
It works well for brunch, picnics, cookouts, or simply keeping a cold pitcher in the fridge for a hot day.
How to store pineapple cucumber juice
Store leftover pineapple cucumber juice in a covered pitcher or airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
The juice will naturally separate as it sits, so give it a good stir or shake before serving. For the freshest flavor, I prefer to drink it as soon as possible after making it.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Pineapple is sweet and slightly tart, while cucumber has a mild, crisp flavor that balances it nicely. The ginger adds a little warmth without taking over the juice.
Yes. Add the prepared pineapple, peeled cucumber, ginger, and a little water to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, then taste and sweeten if needed.
It depends on how you’re making the juice. I peel the cucumber when using a blender, but usually leave the skin on when running it through my juicer.
Absolutely. Just leave it out. The ginger adds a little kick, but pineapple and cucumber work well together on their own.
More pineapple recipes to try
If you have more pineapple to use, try one of these next:
- Pineapple Chow. Fresh pineapple tossed with the bold, spicy flavors of a Trini chow.
- Ginger Pineapple Lemonade. Another refreshing pineapple and ginger drink with a tart lemony finish.
- Caribbean Rum Punch. A fruity Caribbean cocktail that’s perfect for a lime.
- The Ultimate Fruit Punch. A tropical fruit punch made for parties and gatherings.
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Recipe
Pineapple Cucumber Juice
Ingredients
Method
- Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple, peel, and cut the flesh away from the core. Discard the core and cut the pineapple into chunks.
- Trim and peel the cucumber, then cut it into chunks. Peel the ginger.
- Add the pineapple, cucumber, and ginger to a blender with a little water. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed to help everything blend.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the pulp to extract as much juice as possible.
- Taste and add sugar if needed.
- Serve chilled or over ice.
- Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple, peel, and cut the flesh away from the core. Discard the core and cut the pineapple into pieces that will fit your juicer.
- Trim the ends of the cucumber and cut it as needed to fit your juicer. You can leave the cucumber unpeeled for this method. Peel the ginger.
- Run the pineapple, cucumber, and ginger through the juicer.
- Taste and add sugar if needed, stirring until dissolved.
- Serve chilled or over ice.
Nutrition
Notes
- Regular or English cucumber both work for this recipe.
- Adjust the ginger to your taste. Use less than 2 inches for a milder ginger flavor.
- Depending on how sweet your pineapple is, you may not need any added sugar.
- Store leftover juice covered in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Stir or shake well before serving.
Recipe Printed From ThisBagoGirl.com
So refreshing!! Loving the juices Renz. I’ll try the pineapple and ginger next.
Ayyye. Great.. Oh that one is sooo gooood!!