Description
A refreshing and simple drink that helps improve hydration while aiding in weight loss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cucumber (English preferred)
- 6 to 8 cups cold water
- Ice (optional)
- Optional add-ins: mint, lemon slices, ginger slices
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber well and peel a few strips if the skin is waxy.
- Slice the cucumber thinly for better flavor release.
- Add the cucumber slices to a pitcher.
- Pour in the cold water and stir.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, though 2 hours is even better.
- Pour over ice and enjoy throughout the day.
Notes
Refresh the pitcher daily for the best taste, and avoid leaving cucumber slices in water for too long to prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 16
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber water, hydration, weight loss, refreshing drink, healthy habits