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Fancy. Refreshing. Easy. And so, so good. This cucumber lemon water feels like a mini spa day in a glass and might just become your favorite way to stay hydrated.
We’re always being told to drink more water, right? Everywhere we turn we hear that water is the solution to all our problems. Well, maybe not all, but water does do wonders for our bodies. But sometimes it can be a bit, well, boring.
So what do you? Change up your game and sip on infused water. Specifically, this easy-to-make and easier-to-enjoy homemade cucumber lemon water.
There’s something amazingly magical about cucumber and lemon coming together in water. The vibrant, yet not too overpowering flavors deliver a balanced taste in every sip.
It’s basically spa water, without the spa.
Why you should drink more water:
- Refreshing and flavorful, making hydration more enjoyable.
- Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
- A great way to add a fresh twist to your daily water intake.
Tips for keeping your infused water tasting great.
Keep in mind that the lemon rind can release a bitter flavor into the water after a few hours. To avoid this, you can remove the rind from the lemon slices before adding them to your refreshing spa water. Or, simply do what I do and take them out after a few hours.
Replace the sliced cucumbers and lemons after 2 days. The sliced fruit will start to get mushy and deteriorate if you leave it in the water too long. Do the same with your fresh mint leaves.
How to make cucumber lemon water.
It really is as simple as slicing up a lemon and cucumber, adding a few mint leaves, and letting the ingredients work their magic in filtered water.
- Place sliced cucumber and lemon in a pitcher along with some fresh mint leaves.
- Add some ice and fill the pitcher with filtered water.
- For extra flavor infusion, smash everything up a bit with the back of a long spoon.
No need to wait for summer, enjoy this fantastically flavored alternative to plain water all year round!
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Cucumber Lemon Water
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Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 liters filtered water
Instructions
- Place the cucumber, lemon slices and mint in a pitcher. Scrunch the mint leaves slightly so they release their flavor.
- Fill with ice and cold water and let infuse for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Drink ice cold and refill the water when it gets low.
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Notes
- The lemon rind will start to release a bitter flavor after a few hours. If you don’t like the bitterness from the rind you can remove the rind before placing the lemon slices in the water.
- If you don’t remove the rind from the lemons, take them out of the water after a couple of hours to prevent the water from getting bitter.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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