Description
Cucumber Water is a clean, refreshing infused drink made with fresh cucumber, mint, and cold water. It is light in flavor, easy to prepare, and ideal for daily hydration. This recipe can be enjoyed plain or enhanced with an electrolyte blend for added minerals without sweetness. Perfect for keeping in the refrigerator, cucumber water offers a crisp taste that encourages drinking more water throughout the day.
Ingredients
Cold filtered water eight cups
Fresh cucumber half large sliced thin about one hundred fifty grams
Fresh mint sprigs one to two gently rinsed
Electrolyte powder one to two packets LMNT Citrus optional
Ice cubes one to two cups as needed
Instructions
1. Pour cold filtered water into a large pitcher or infusion jar
2. Add thinly sliced cucumber evenly into the water
3. Gently press mint sprigs between fingers and add to the pitcher
4. Stir in electrolyte powder if using until fully dissolved
5. Add ice to chill the water thoroughly
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate to infuse flavor
7. Garnish glasses with fresh mint if desired
Notes
This cucumber water is naturally free of calories when prepared without electrolyte powder
Using LMNT Citrus adds minerals without sugar or caffeine
One packet added to the full pitcher provides sodium potassium and magnesium in balanced amounts
Flavor intensifies the longer it sits in the refrigerator
Remove cucumber and mint after one day if storing longer to keep taste fresh
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days
- Prep Time: five minutes
- Cook Time: none
- Category: beverages
- Method: infusion
- Cuisine: american