Cucumber Mint Lemon Water Detox Drink
Instructions
- Wash cucumber, lemon, and mint thoroughly. Slice cucumber and lemon into thin rounds, removing lemon seeds as you go.
- Bruise mint leaves by clapping them firmly between your palms or pressing gently with the back of a spoon.
- Add cucumber slices, lemon rounds, and bruised mint to a large pitcher. Add any optional ingredients such as ginger or lime if using.
- Pour cold filtered water over the ingredients and add ice. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. For stronger flavor, infuse for 2 to 4 hours.
- Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with a cucumber slice, mint sprig, and lemon wheel. Serve cold.
Notes
- Use filtered or spring water for the cleanest, freshest flavor
- Slice ingredients thin for faster, more thorough flavor infusion
- Bruise mint gently — do not tear or shred to avoid bitterness
- Do not infuse longer than 8 to 12 hours, as ingredients can turn bitter
- Refill the pitcher once with fresh cold water for a lighter second batch
- Always store covered in the fridge to preserve the mint aroma
- Add fresh ginger slices for a digestive boost and warming kick
- Sweeten lightly with honey or agave if preferred
- Scale up proportionally for parties using a large drink dispenser
- Best consumed within 6 to 8 hours of making