Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 cups (2 quarts) water
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
- 2-3 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber and lemon: Wash and dry the cucumber and lemon thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice both the cucumber and lemon. Add the slices to a large pitcher.
- Add water and chill: Pour 8 cups of cold water into the pitcher over the cucumber and lemon slices. Refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour to allow the flavors to infuse, ideally up to 12 hours. You can refrigerate up to 24 hours for a stronger flavor, but serving immediately is also possible.
- Serve: When ready to serve, pour the infused cucumber lemon water over a glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with additional lemon and cucumber slices from the pitcher or add fresh slices on top for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the water to infuse for 12 hours in the refrigerator.
- Fresh mint sprigs are optional but add a pleasant aroma and extra freshness.
- Use filtered or purified water for the best taste experience.
- Adjust the amount of lemon or cucumber slices to suit your taste preferences.
- This infused water is best consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
