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.

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.

Ingredients

• 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

1. First, slice the cucumber and lemon into thin slices.

2. Next, roughly chop the fresh mint leaves. Finally, add your carefully prepared produce to a large jug and fill it with fresh filtered water.

3. 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.

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