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    Home » Drink Recipes » Cucumber Water

    Cucumber Water

    Last updated: May 16, 2023 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    If you've ever been to a spa and drank their cucumber water, you know how good this drink can be!

    Super refreshing, it's the perfect summer thirst quencher, and it's so easy to make at home.

    Cucumber water in a pitcher and a glass.

    If you'd like to increase your water consumption but are not a fan of plain water, cucumber water is exactly what you need!

    Infused with sliced cucumbers and further enhanced with lime and fresh mint, this is such a lovely way to make sure you drink enough. And especially in the summer, it's wonderfully refreshing.

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    • Ingredients
    • English vs. Regular Cucumber
    • Variations
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tip
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Serving Suggestions
    • More Cucumber Recipes
    • Recipe Card

    Ingredients

    Here's a look at the ingredients you'll need to make cucumber-infused water. The detailed measurements are included in the recipe card below.

    • Cucumber: I prefer to use English cucumber. Its flesh is dense and flavorful and it's seedless, which works well in a drink.
    • Lime: I like to add a few thin slices of lime to the water for added brightness and a touch of refreshing acidity.
    • Mint: Fresh mint leaves are the final touch. They add an additional layer of flavor to the water.
    • Water: If your tap water is tasty, by all means, use that! Otherwise, use whatever water you typically use such as filtered water or bottled spring water.
    The ingredients needed to make cucumber water.

    English vs. Regular Cucumber

    Although both work in this recipe, I recommend using English cucumbers. These are the elongated cucumbers with ridges on their peel, sold wrapped in plastic to protect that fragile peel.

    English cucumbers are dense, less watery, and basically seedless. They are sweeter than regular cucumbers and their peel isn't bitter.

    Regular cucumbers are smaller. They have a smooth, dark peel. They are more watery and their peel can have a mildly bitter taste.

    An English cucumber and a regular cucumber on a plate.

    Variations

    • Sometimes I use sparkling water instead of flat water. If you'd like to try that, it's a good idea to use only half the amount of water for infusing the cucumbers, then add the remaining water right before serving.
    • Lemons are a good substitute for limes.
    • Thin orange slices are another good substitute for lime. They create a different flavor profile - sweeter and less acidic.
    • I tried using basil leaves instead of mint and found the flavor to be very interesting.
    • On occasion, I like to add a small piece of fresh ginger root to the water. Not too much, though - it's quite potent.

    Instructions

    Here's an overview of the steps needed for making this recipe. The detailed instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

    • Your first step is to rinse and dry the cucumber, lime, and mint sprigs. There's no need to peel the cucumber.
    • Now, thinly slice the cucumber and the lime. Slice them crosswise, and aim for ⅛-inch slices. (Photos 1-2).
    • Place the cucumber slices, lime slices, and mint in a 1-quart glass pitcher. (Photo 3).
    • Add the water and gently stir. You can use a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon. (Photo 4).
    • Cover and refrigerate the water for about an hour to allow the flavors to infuse and meld.
    • Serve chilled, with ice if desired.
    A four-photo collage showing the steps for making cucumber water.

    Expert Tip

    Cucumber water tastes best when it's chilled, so I definitely wouldn't skip the step of chilling it. However, if you use chilled water in the recipe, you could let the flavors meld for about 20 minutes rather than a full hour.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use a regular cucumber?

    Yes, absolutely. I prefer English cucumbers because they are denser, less watery, and seedless. They are also sweeter and their peel isn't bitter. So I feel that they do a better job of flavoring the water. However, regular cucumbers work too.

    How long should you let the cucumber slices infuse?

    Initially, an hour is a good timeframe for getting a good flavor, although longer (and up to 24 hours) is better.

    After that, you can keep the water in the fridge for a total of up to two days, including the initial infusing time.

    Should I peel the cucumber?

    There's no need to peel it, but do make sure to rinse it well before using it.

    How long can I store cucumber water?

    You can keep the water in the pitcher, covered, and in the fridge for up to two days.

    Serving Suggestions

    1. If you chilled the water, you don't need to add ice - it will dilute the flavor. But if you enjoy your water ice-cold, by all means, add a couple of ice cubes.
    2. It's pretty and festive to serve the water in tall glasses decorated with a slice of lime on the rim and a straw.
    3. Add a splash of sparkling water to your glass right before drinking.
    A pitcher and a glass filled with cucumber water.

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    Cucumber water served in a pitcher and in a glass.
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    Cucumber Water

    Refreshing and flavorful, cucumber water is the perfect summer thirst quencher, and it's so easy to make at home.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Rest time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 3kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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    Ingredients

    • 0.5 English cucumber
    • 0.5 lime
    • 2 sprigs fresh mint
    • 1 quart water

    Instructions

    • Rinse and dry the cucumber. Slice it thinly, crosswise, into ⅛-inch slices.
    • Rinse and dry the lime. Slice it thinly, crosswise, into ⅛-inch slices.
    • Rinse and dry the mint sprigs.
    • Place the cucumber slices, lime slices, and mint sprigs in a 1-quart water pitcher.
    • Pour the water on top. Use a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon to gently stir.
    • Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
    • Serve with ice, if desired. Keep the water in the fridge, covered, for up to two days.

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    Notes

    • This recipe doesn't contain significant amounts of calories, carbohydrates, protein, or fat. The nutrition info below is based on nutritionix.com. 
    • Cucumber water tastes best when it's chilled, so I definitely wouldn't skip the step of chilling it. However, if you use chilled water in the recipe, you could let the flavors meld for about 20 minutes rather than a full hour.

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    Nutrition per Serving

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g
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    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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