Cucumber Lemon Infused Water
In short: A cool, subtle infused water with thin cucumber and lemon slices steeped in cold water. A simple way to drink more water. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 2 h
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 5 kcal
Infused water is plain water with a hint of flavor and none of the sugar. Cucumber and lemon is the classic pairing: clean, cool and slightly citrusy, the kind of drink you expect in a spa or at a summer party. All it needs is a jug, thin slices and a couple of hours in the fridge. Many people find they drink far more water when it tastes like something.
Instructions
- Scrub the cucumber and lemon under running water. Slice both into rounds about 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick and pick out any lemon seeds.
- Put the cucumber and lemon slices in a large jug or glass dispenser. If using mint, clap the sprigs between your hands to bruise them and add them too.
- Pour in the cold water and stir gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. The flavor is best after 4 to 6 hours.
- Serve over ice, with a few slices in each glass.
- Lift out the lemon slices after 8 hours, because the pith slowly makes the water bitter. Finish the water within 24 hours.
Tips
- Slice thinly and bruise the herbs. Thin slices release more flavor, and bruised leaves release their oils.
- Add a handful of ice to the jug right before serving instead of while it infuses, so the water does not get diluted.
Questions and answers
How long can I keep infused water?
Up to 24 hours in the fridge. Lift out the lemon slices after 8 hours so the water does not turn bitter. Discard it if it looks cloudy or the cucumber turns slimy.
Can I leave infused water out on the counter?
Not for long. Keep it refrigerated, and do not leave it out for more than 2 hours, especially in hot weather.
Can I reuse the slices for a second batch?
Once, within 24 hours. The second batch is weaker, so add a few fresh slices to boost it.
How long does it take to make Cucumber Lemon Infused Water?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Cucumber Lemon Infused Water?
About 5 kcal per serving, with 0 g of protein, 1 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 5 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
