Description
This cucumber mint water recipe is a refreshing, healthy drink made with fresh cucumber slices, mint leaves, and cold filtered water. It’s a naturally flavored beverage ideal for hot days or everyday hydration.
Ingredients
Scale
3.5 cups cold filtered water
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Ice cubes (for serving)
Optional: sprig of mint for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients:Slice the cucumber thinly and rinse the mint leaves thoroughly.
- Combine in pitcher:Place the cucumber slices and mint leaves into a pitcher filled with 3.5 cups of cold filtered water.
- Infuse the flavors:Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend and deepen.
- Serve chilled:Pour into glasses over ice cubes and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint if desired. Enjoy cold.
Notes
For best flavor, consume within 24 hours. Change mint leaves daily to maintain aroma. Use filtered water for a clean, refreshing taste. English cucumbers are recommended for their mild flavor and thin skin.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg