There are a couple of times during the year when I can't get enough Cucumber Lemon Mint Water. In January, after weeks of holiday indulgence it tastes like a fresh start. I crave it again in the summer when it’s 90 degrees outside and 5 o’clock rolls around. My mind may wander to a mint julep or a mojito, which I'll happily indulge in on the weekend, but this brightly flavored infused water fills in perfectly during the week.
In both cases, it's really just a craving for something refreshing and a little more exciting than plain water. Making this couldn’t be simpler, and you’ll be amazed at how much flavor it packs with no juice or sugar and negligible calories.
Ingredients You Need to Make Cucumber Lemon Mint Water
- Cucumber: Standard cucumber peeled or an unpeeled English or Persian cucumber.
- Lemon: Regular or Meyer lemon (sweeter).
- Mint: Fresh peppermint or spearmint leaves.
It's as simple as thinly slicing cucumber and lemon and adding them them with a few sprigs of fresh mint to a pitcher of cold water. (It’s fun to munch on the cucumber slices as you drink the water – they get so cold and crunchy!)
This Cucumber Lemon Mint Water recipe (cucumber water meets lemon water with a mint blast!) is even better after a night in the fridge. And if you finish the water, you can refill the pitcher once more (refrigerate for an hour before pouring). Plan to enjoy the water within about one day and then it's time to make a fresh batch! Or try Non-Alcoholic Sangria next time - another one of my weekday favorites.
Whether you're after the health benefits of the individual ingredients, a detox water, an aid to weight loss, or just a refreshing alcohol free beverage, this is a fantastic option!
Recipe Options:
- Swap in a different citrus fruit (lime, blood orange, grapefruit) or use a combination.
- Use other herbs like fresh rosemary instead of mint or a combination of the two.
- Add some sliced celery along with the cucumber to add another layer of flavor.
Cucumber Lemon Mint Water
Ingredients
- 8 cups cold water ideally filtered
- ½ large cucumber peeled and thinly sliced (no need to peel thin-skinned English or Persian cucumbers)
- ½ large lemon thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
Instructions
- Combine water, cucumber, lemon, and mint leaves in a 64-ounce pitcher. Refrigerate at least one hour and up to one day before serving (flavor will intensify the longer it sits).
Notes
- I love this glass pitcher (pictured in the post). It has a stainless steel lid with a built in filter, similar to a French press, that strains out the solids and conveniently pours just the flavored water.
- If you drink all of the water before the day is up, refill pitcher with water for a second round. Again refrigerating for an hour before serving. The flavor won't be quite as strong, but still refreshing.
Healthy and easy! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
This is a great reminder to make flavored waters! I do really enjoy them (and they help this time of the year when you're craving more holiday food), but I often forget about them. I'll have to grab some mint in the store this week so I can make a batch of this one! Happy New Year, Marissa!
Thanks, David. Happy New Year!
It's real easy to grow your own mint. That's what I've been doing with several herbs. I love it!!
I have everything I need for this except the lemon! It looks so refreshing though, I definitely need to try it! Happy New Year Marissa!
I hope you'll love it, Katherine. I bet your kiddos will too...Happy New Year!
I'm all about flavored water Marissa. I have a really hard time drinking it plain. Loving this flavor combination and will be trying for sure!
Yay! Thanks, Mary Ann.
Oh yeah that's true - sufficient water intake is extremely important especially after the holiday season. I love to Infuse water with whatever I can find, from fruit to herbs. This combination of mint, cucumber, and lemon is so refreshing and what we all need now 🙂
Thanks so so much, Ben!
Very refreshing and good! I can drink this every day and i just bought some lemons and cucumbers...need to get some fresh mints tomorrow.
I hope you'll love this, Angie!
My friend just returned from a month in Cuba where drinking water from the faucet wasn't recommended. We forget how lucky we are to have good, clean water. The lemons and mint in these pitchers are just icing on the cake.
So true. Clean water is a blessing and a luxury.
These sound so wonderfully refreshing and look so pretty! I make a watermelon-mint water…same technique…very good!
mmmm - that sounds like a great combination.
Cucumber water is a great idea! I love citrus water but cucumber would be so refreshing! 😀
I love the bonus crunchy bites!
ooh, what a refreshing drink! i love the pictures!
Thank you!
Flavored waters are such a great idea! I personally tend to go for the big pitcher of iced mint tea, or maybe iced green. Now I may have to get herbed & juiced water into the rotation too!
Keith and I eat at a Middle Eastern restaurant in Bend that has great iced mint tea - so good.
Love these waters Marissa! Will add them to my pinterest board right now, so I can remember them when the heat comes. Have a great weekend!
Thanks Paula! Yes, these wouldn't be as inviting in the middle of winter. 🙂