Juice Recipe: Cucumber, apple, grapes and asparagus
It comes the time when the only right answer is “why not?”
Should I wear this fedora in public? Is chasing tequila with ouzo a good idea? Can I juice grapes with asparagus?
Why not!
And despite the countless times you pay a hefty price for the brave decision of accepting “why not” as the only answer, at least in this case, the outcome is rather nice.
A crazy medley of flavors, colors, textures and intrigues make this juice a joyful experiment for those with a tendency for the eccentric.
With a cucumber as base, the apples and grapes provide a refined sweetness profile ready to welcome more exotic ingredients.
At the end, this is an intensely earthy juice. Textured and dense, it reminds the consistency of V8s.
Drink cold or chilled over ice.
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Reviews for: Cucumber, apple, grapes and asparagus
Kind of a V8 but not really.
Cucumber
The most prolific ingredient in terms of juicing yield, this gherkin is a perfect base for most juices.
Apple
Granny SmithGranny Smith apples are a juicing staple thanks to their high juice yield, somewhat neutral flavor and smooth texture.
This apple is also very easy to store – fresh or sliced – with minimal deterioration of the juice quality.
Grape
GreenA high-yield, sweet and joyful flavor, simple to juice with minimal preparation that can enhance recipes when used in the right amount.
Asparagus
As an earthy vegetable related to garlic, asparagus (green, white or purple) adds a unique flavor to green juices and helps balance sweetness while improving fiber content.
Tomato
The high yields, fiber content and neutral flavor of tomato enhances vegetable juices by improving freshness, color and consistency.
Steps to optimize juice yield
Cucumber
Do not peel. Remove end and cut into sticks.
Apple
Clean, core and cut into wedges.
Grape
Ready as they come.
Asparagus
Remove woody ends.
Tomato
Choose firm ones and cut into wedges.
Parsley
Clean but do not remove stems.
Juice
Start with the grapes and half the cucumber. Add asparagus and half the apple. Add tomato with the rest of the cucumber. Add parsley with the rest of the apple.