Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups filtered or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and mint leaves under cold water. Peel the cucumber if desired.
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds to maximize flavor infusion.
- In a pitcher, muddle half of the mint leaves gently to release their oils.
- Add the sliced cucumber and lemon juice to the pitcher. Pour in the water and stir gently.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve over ice, garnished with extra mint leaves or cucumber slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 16
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg