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Fresh cucumber lemon water recipe served in a glass pitcher with lemon slices, cucumber rounds, and mint leaves
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Cucumber Lemon Water Recipe

Cucumber Lemon Water Recipe with simple tips to stop bitterness, keep flavor fresh, and improve hydration. Try it today.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Healthy Drinks
Calories: 5
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups cold filtered water
  • ½ large cucumber sliced thin (about ⅛ inch)
  • 1 medium lemon sliced about ¼ inch thick with seeds removed
  • 10 to 12 fresh mint leaves optional
  • Few sprigs fresh basil optional

Method
 

  1. Wash cucumber, lemon, and herbs thoroughly.
  2. Slice cucumber thin and cut lemon into thicker rounds.
  3. Add ingredients to a large glass pitcher.
  4. Lightly press slices using the back of a wooden spoon.
  5. Pour in cold filtered water.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
  7. Remove lemon slices after 4 to 6 hours for a smoother flavor.
  8. Serve chilled.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 0 to 5 kcal
Fat
 0g
Saturated Fat
 0g
Carbohydrates
 0 to 1g
Sugar
 0g
Fiber
 0g
Protein
 0g
Sodium
 0 to 5mg
Potassium
 10 to 25mg
Cholesterol
 0mg
Vitamin C
 Small amount
Notes
  • Remove lemon slices after 4 to 6 hours to reduce bitterness.
  • Ingredients can often be reused for 2 to 3 additional refills.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator up to 2 to 3 days.
  • Skip ice for storage because melting ice weakens flavor.