Not only does this cucumber water taste crisp and refreshing, but it's also packed with powerful health benefits like delivering antioxidants, lowering blood pressure and balancing blood sugar.
We're sharing tips to store this for every day and a fun way to serve it for events and parties!
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Cucumber lemon water is a fun way to mix up your water routine. With this recipe, you get all the benefits of drinking water and staying hydrated, plus some extra detox benefits with a crisp, bright and refreshing taste.
Benefits of cucumber water
- Swapping out sugary drinks or pop for cucumber water can balance blood sugar, keep you hydrated and aid in weight loss.
- Cucumbers are high in antioxidants and other nutrients like calcium, potassium, magnesium and vitamin A. Of course, it's always good to eat the actual cucumber, but this cucumber water offers some nutrients and keeps you hydrated!
- Improve your skin by drinking this because you'll be more hydrated. Staying hydrated always helps your skin!
The simple ingredients
- Cucumber, thinly sliced (you can also use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons). No need to peel the cucumbers prior to adding them to the water.
- Lemon, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint leaves
- Water
- Keep reading for a fun variation on how to serve this for parties!
How to make cucumber water
- Add the cucumber, lemon and mint to a large pitcher and top with 8 cups (2 quarts) of water.
- Store the water in the fridge for up to 12 hours then serve with ice.
How long to keep cucumber slices in water
If you're serving longer than 12 hours later, remove the cucumber, lemon and mint from the water and store the water separately in the fridge. Add fresh lemon and cucumber to garnish when serving.
Variations (perfect for parties)
Omit the lemon and mint: you can just use cucumbers alone if you aren't a fan of lemon or mint. It's up to you!
Serve with frozen edible flowers: how gorgeous are these cucumber waters with flower ice cubes?! Add water and edible flowers to ice cube trays and freeze them solid. Make the water then serve it with the ice cubes. You could also put the flower ice cubes in a cooler surrounding the pitcher for a pretty display!
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Recipe
Cucumber Water
Ingredients
- 8 cups (2 quarts) water
- 1 medium cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 large lemon thinly sliced
- 2-3 sprigs fresh mint optional
- Make it fancy: ice cube trays and fresh edible flowers (near the herbs in the produce aisle)
Instructions
- Add the cucumber, lemon and mint to a large pitcher and fill it up with the water. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
- Serve with fresh ice and an extra sprig of mint if desired.
- If it will be longer than 12 hours before serving: remove the cucumber, lemon and mint and and store for up to 2 days. Serve with extra slices of lemon, cucumber and sprigs of fresh mint.
- Make it fancy for serving: place 1 edible flower in each ice cube tray and fill them up with water. Store in the freezer until solid and you're ready to serve. You can serve the ice cubes right in the cucumber water or you can fill a cooler with the flower ice cubes surround the pitcher for a pretty display.
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