Lemon Cucumber and Mint Water
Make this refreshing Lemon Cucumber and Mint Water in less than 10 minutes! It is the perfect refreshing drink for hot summer days.
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There's nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold glass of cucumber detox water. It's SO simple to make and is perfect for anyone who doesn't really like drinking water but needs to stay hydrated.
The key to this easy at-home detox water is choosing high-quality ingredients. Look for cucumber, lemon, and mint at their peak ripeness, which indicates more nutrients.
Once you have the three simple ingredients on hand, you're just five minutes away from a whole jug of homemade detox water.
Try this Orange Cucumber and Mint Water and Strawberry Mint and Cucumber Water if you enjoy water recipes.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- This Lemon and mint water is refreshing, easy, and inexpensive.
- It is an excellent alternative to water.
- Prepare it in 5 minutes!
- Serve at BBQs or in summer with Quick Mango Salad and Sticky Oven Chicken Thighs BBQ.
Lemon Cucumber and Mint Water Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Lemon: Use fresh lemon for the best flavor. Wash it first to remove impurities.
- Cucumber: Select a large English cucumber for this recipe. Wash it well before slicing.
- Mint: For the best flavor, use fresh mint leaves. Remove the stem and wash well to remove dirt.
Tips and Substitutions
Ultimately, it's vital to wash your produce for this detox water. Otherwise, any dirt on the surface of your cucumber, lemon, or mint leaves will end up in your drink!
- Cucumber: Select a bright green, firm, and heavy cucumber. Give it a gentle squeeze to ensure no soft spots or bruises along the length of the vegetable. I opt for organic cucumbers for detox water. However, if you can't find organic, peeling the cucumber is a good way to remove any trace pesticides on the skin.
- Lemon: Always use fresh lemons for this detox water recipe. Look for fruit that has some give when you squeeze it. That's a sign of ripeness. Also, avoid any citrus with scars, bruises, or discoloration. The skin should be vibrant and waxy, not dried out.
- Mint: Mint leaves should be fragrant, hardy, and dark green. Avoid mint that's yellowing, old-looking, or wilting. Give your leaves a good sniff. If they smell like mint, they're fresh.
- Adjustments: You can easily alter the amounts of each ingredient in this detox recipe to suit your taste. For example, add a bunch of leaves if you can't get enough mint. On the other hand, if you are not too keen on lemons, half the portion in the recipe. Or, substitute them with another citrus that you love, such as lime, orange, or grapefruit.
How to Make Lemon, Cucumber and Mint Water
- First, wash and slice the lemons.
2. Then, wash and slice the cucumber.
3. Next, roughly chop the fresh mint leaves.
4. Finally, add your carefully prepared produce to a large jug and fill it with fresh filtered water.
5. Pop that jug into the fridge to let the flavors develop for at least an hour. Next time you go for a glass of refreshing water, you'll have bright and flavorful lemon cucumber water to enjoy. You may also enjoy this refreshing Pineapple Mocktail.
Recipe FAQs
In many ways, this detox water is the gift that keeps on giving! After you finish your first jug, you can refill it with water for up to 3 days before discarding (or eating) the mint, lemon, and cucumber.
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Lemon, Cucumber and Mint Water
Equipment
- Large jug
Ingredients
- ½ cucumber sliced
- ½ lemon sliced
- ½ a handful of mint roughly chopped
- A jug of water
Instructions
- Wash and chop cucumbers, lemon and mint.
- Add ingredients to a large jug.
- Add water to the jug and refrigerate for 1 hour. Drink up!
My husband developed a taste for flavored waters during his last tour in Iraq. We made your recipe and he was angry because yours tasted so much better! Thanks for sharing.
This is such a refreshing way to hydrate, especially in the morning! I love it!
We've been using this recipe for a few days now and for someone who doesn't like water, I've been loving the taste of this infused water! It's so refreshing, so glad that I found this for summer!
I often neglect to keep hydrated, so the fact I can detox simultaneously is a gift.
Exactly! Thanks Robin.
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I've been looking for creative ways to stay hydrated! Loved the flavors of mint and cucumbers!
You're welcome! It's my go-to summer water drink.
I've been making this recipe to drink after my morning workouts. It is refreshing and perfect when I am over plain water! LOL. Delicious!
I love this detox water combination and your tips on picking the freshest produce came in handy at the grocery store. Thank you!
This has quickly became my "go-to" infused water. It gives me such an amazing boost of energy, and just makes me feel good! I can always tell the difference after I drink a glass.
I’ve been starting my mornings with this detox water and I love it! It’s not only refreshing but super tasty too!