This Orange Cucumber and Mint Water is vibrant and refreshing. It is bursting with zesty, minty, and cooling flavors. Prepare this tasty infused water in less than 10 minutes.
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I love detox water because it is always refreshing and easy to make. It is also perfect for anyone who doesn’t really like drinking water but needs to stay hydrated. The combination of oranges, cucumbers, and mint gives this water a citrusy, refreshing and cooling flavor.
If you like this recipe, you will enjoy my Lemon, Mint and Cucumber Detox Water, Strawberry Mint and Cucumber Water and Pineapple Orange Smoothie Recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
- It is quick and easy to make and perfect for summer days.
- This thirst-quenching infused water is made with three easy-to-find ingredients.
- Adjust this recipe to your taste and add less or more of each ingredient.
- Double or triple this recipe if you have guests.
Ingredients
- Oranges: Select large, juicy, ripe oranges for this recipe.
- Cucumber: Use a large English cucumber.
- Mint leaves: Wash the mint leaves and remove the stems.
Tips and Substitutions
Before you start making detox water at home, here's what to look for at the market:
- Cucumber: Select a bright green, firm, and heavy cucumber. Give it a gentle squeeze to ensure there are no soft spots or bruises along the length of the vegetable. I opt for organic cucumbers for detox water.
- Oranges: Always use fresh oranges for this detox water recipe. Look for oranges that have some give when you squeeze them. 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 oranges, half the portion in the recipe. Or, substitute them with another citrus that you love, such as lime, lemon, or grapefruit.
- Add-ins: Add some chopped or grated ginger for a sweet and fiery flavor. For a citrusy flavor, add slices of lime.
How to Make Orange Cucumber and Mint Water
- First, you'll need to wash the oranges, cucumbers, and mint leaves. Otherwise, any dirt on the surface of your cucumber, lemon, or mint leaves will end up in your drink!
- Then, slice oranges and cucumbers and roughly chop the mint leaves.
- Grab a large jug. Add the sliced oranges, cucumbers, mint leaves and ice.
- Stir the ingredients together, put the jug in the fridge, and let the flavors develop for at least an hour.
Recipe FAQs
Several different fruits can be added to cucumber water. You can add lemon and mint or orange and mint. Adding citrus boosts the flavor of water.
This thirst-quenching cucumber and orange water recipe will help you stay hydrated. It is also believed to be immunity-boosting and rich in vitamin C.
Leave the first jug in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. After you finish your first jug, refill it with water for up to 2 days before discarding the mint, orange, and cucumber.
After you finish your first jug, refill it with water for up to 2 days before discarding the mint, orange and cucumber.
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Orange Cucmber and Mint Water
Equipment
- Jug
- chopping board
Ingredients
- 1-2 oranges sliced
- ½-1 cucumber sliced
- ½ a handful of mint roughly chopped
- 1-2 cups of ice
- A jug of water
Instructions
- Wash and chop oranges, cucumbers and mint.
- Add ingredients to a large jug. Then add ice.
- Add water to the jug, stir and refrigerate for 1 hour. Drink up!
Notes
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- Adjustments: Feel free to modify the quantities of each ingredient in this detox recipe to match your preferences. For instance, if you love mint, add plenty of leaves. Conversely, if oranges aren’t your favorite, reduce the amount or replace them with another citrus fruit you enjoy, such as lime, lemon, or grapefruit.
- Add-ins: Include some chopped or grated ginger for a sweet and spicy kick. To enhance the citrus flavor, add slices of lime.
natalie
Naturally flavoured water is the best! Citrus and mint is one of my favourite combinations to drink - I can't wait to try it with orange instead of my usual lemon!
Marta
I don't like drinking plain water, so, I jumped at the chance of making yours. I never had orange with mint & cucumber before. Great tip!
Jere Cassidy
I love putting fruit in my water but now I have to add the cucumber. I love your idea of making a great big pitcher of this water.
Petro
What a lovely, refreshing way to bring some flavor to boring water!
Hayley Dhanecha
Refreshing! Loving all the flavours in this water, so hot here and I so want to try this combo as I never had with orange and cucumber before.
Nicole Washington
This looks so refreshing!!
AISilva
What a great way to spruce up regular plain water. This would go amazing as a refreshment on a hot sunny day. I can't wait to try it!
Jen Sim
You'll love it. It's so refreshing!
Jacqueline Debono
It's really hot and humid here in Italy this week and I've been looking for a refreshing drink to help keep me hydrated. I'm not a big plain water drinker so this sounds perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Kushigalu
What a refreshing drink to try this summer. Thanks for sharing. I will make this soon.
Jenny
So good. Effortless but so delicious. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Ksenia
Everyone knows you should drink more water, but sometimes it can be hard to motivate yourself to choose the healthier stuff over sugary drinks. Your recipe makes it so much easier to make the right choices!
Jen Sim
I'm glad you found this recipe valuable!