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How to Make Cucumber Water

The benefits of cucumber water include healthy skin, hair and nails; as well as electrolyte-rich hydration to cool you on a hot summer day! It's easy and in expensive to make this cucumber water recipe.
Course Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting time 4 hours
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 9kcal
Author The Nourished Life

Ingredients

  • 8 cups pure water
  • 2 cucumbers, sliced thin (about 2 cups)
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (or just a pinch)

Instructions

  • Add cucumbers and sea salt to a large pitcher or jar.
  • Pour water over cucumber.
  • Stir and cover.
  • Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to infuse flavors.
  • Keep refrigerated. Drink within 3 days.

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Notes

OPTIONAL FLAVORS

Cucumber-Lemon
Add 1-2 lemons, thinly sliced.
Cucumber-Lime
Same as lemon, but with the zip of lime flavor (I love lime!).
Refreshing Mint
Add 10-12 sprigs of fresh mint. Mint is especially cooling for the summertime.
Cooling Mojito
Combine the mint and lime for a mojito flavored cucumber water recipe!
Pink Raspberry-Cucumber
Add 1 cup of fresh raspberries. You can use other berries as well — blueberries and strawberries are both great choices, too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 102mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg