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This flavorful cucumber lemon mint infused water combines the refreshing taste of cucumber, tanginess of lemon, and the coolness of mint, creating a hydrating and revitalizing beverage.

For more refreshing drinks, check out these recipes too! Watermelon Agua Fresca, Mango Pina Colada Smoothie, and Easy Homemade Lemonade.

A glass of cucumber lemon mint water with slices of cucumber and lemon in the background.

Whether you’re looking to stay hydrated during and after a workout, or add a burst of sugar-free flavor to your day, cucumber lemon mint “spa” water is the perfect choice!

Adding this refreshing drink to your daily routine, is a healthy way to increase your water intake and stay hydrated on hot summer days.

What you’ll need

Ingredients needed to make cucumber lemon mint water.

2 cucumbers thinly sliced – English hothouse cucumbers if you can find them, cut regular work great too.
2 to 3 fresh lemons thinly sliced
A generous handful of fresh mint leaves
Filtered water – the quality of the water effects the overall flavor of the water.
Redmond Real Salt – optional to help with electrolyte balance.

Check out the printable recipe card below for the full recipe and detailed instructions.

A glass of water with cucumber and slices topped with a mint sprig.

How to make lemon mint cucumber water

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and cut them into thin slices. You can peel the cucumbers if desired, but it’s not necessary.

Slice the lemons into thin rounds and remove any loose seeds.

Take a generous handful of fresh mint leaves and gently rub them between your fingers to release their aroma and flavor.

Add the cucumber slices, lemon slices or wedges, and crushed mint leaves to a large pitcher or jag that can hold at least a gallon.

Looking down into a large container with slices of cucumber, lemon and mint leaves.

Fill the pitcher with enough water to cover the slices, leaving some space at the top to account for stirring and expansion. Stir gently to mix the ingredients together.

Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let the flavors infuse for at least 2 hours. For stronger flavor, you can leave it overnight.

A gallon canister filled with lemon and cucumber slices, mint leaves, and water.

Serve the cucumber lemon mint water chilled, over ice with or without slices of lemon, cucumber, and mint.

Store the infused water in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Strain and discard the fruit and mint leaves after 24 hours to avoid making the water murky or growing any type of mold.

An ice filled glass of cucumber, lemon, and mint infused water with a large jar of infused water in the background.

Feel free to use a variety of citrus fruits based on what you might have on hand. Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries would be a delicious combination as well. Hmm, I may want to make that one next.

What are cucumber and lemon water health benefits?

Drinking water throughout the day is very important to keep your body functioning. Adding some salt to your water can help balance electrolytes that are lost from exercising or sweating.

While cucumber detox water contributes to overall hydration and offers some health benefits, it should not be counted on as cure or treatment for any specific medical conditions.

Hydration: The human body is comprised of 60 percent water. Drinking water helps to maintain the balance of bodily functions like digestion, circulation, transportation of nutrients, and helps to maintain body temperature.

Weight Loss: Drinking water could potentially lead to weight loss if your infused water is taking the place of sugar-filled drinks, which reduces caloric intake.

Muscle Function: When muscles do not have adequate fluids available, they don’t work as well and will tire more easily. It is important to drink water before, during and after exercising or in hot climates to replace fluids lost from sweating.

Healthy Skin: Dehydration will make your skin look dry and wrinkled, drinking water will help to reverse some of these effects and rehydrate the moisture in your skin.

Kidney Function: The kidneys cleanse and rid the body of toxins and blood urea nitrogen. Without enough fluids, your kidneys trap extra fluid to maintain bodily functions.

Gut Health: When adequately hydrated, the things continue flowing through the gastrointestinal system, which prevents constipation. Drinking plenty of fluids may help food pass more smoothly through your gut and prevent constipation.

The vitamin C or antioxidants in fruits and vegetables are most beneficial when consumed in their regular state. Adding them to water makes the water taste better, which may convince you to drink more, but detox waters are not a magical elixir to cure all that ails you. Sorry.

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