Objective: juice a cucumber without a juicer

Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?
Peel cucumbers, trim off the ends, and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and chop into chunks. Puree in a blender or food processor for ~2 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed to get it going. Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the puree.