Learn how to make Cucumber Water with this easy cucumber water recipe. This cucumber infused water is a popular drink served at health spas across the country.  It is refreshing, tastes great, has zero calories, no refined sugar and its a lot more fun to drink than plain ol water, plus there are some benefits of cucumber water.

A clear glass pitcher filled with H2O and sliced fruit and herbs.

This drink is a refreshing healthy alternative to drinking sodas, teas, and other sugary drinks, and it’s so simple to make.

A clear glass pitcher with H2O and sliced fruit.

Cucumber Water Recipe

It’s best to use organic cucumbers and filtered or mountain spring water when making this recipe (if possible).

  • English hot house or garden, sliced thin
  • Small lemon, sliced thin (optional)
  • Water (filtered, mountain spring or sparkling)

Find printable recipe with measurements below.

Variations

  • Add sprigs of mint or fresh basil, pieces of  peeled watermelon, strawberries, orange, lemon or lime slices.

Clear glass carafes filled with water, cucumber and fresh herbs.

How To Make Cucumber Water

  • Prep ingredients. Be sure to rinse the fruit under water before you slice them. 
  • Infuse water. Add the fruit to a pitcher or carafe and pour the water into a pitcher.
  • Refrigerate. Place the pitcher or carafe in the refrigerator and drink throughout the day. 
  • Discard soggy fruit. Discard the fruit or herbs by end of the day. The fruit will become plump and swollen and it’ll make the water have a strong flavor if left overnight.

A clear glass pitcher of water with cucumber and lemon slices.

Is Cucumber Water Good For You?

What are the benefits of cucumber water?  The main benefit of drinking cucumber water is – it is water and water is essential to our health and well-being. It is crucial for keeping each system in our body functioning properly. It acts as a carrier for nutrients and aids in the process of waste elimination. We can often get dehydrated through the night while we sleep, so replenishing fluids first thing in the morning is good idea. In order to stay properly hydrated, we need to drink water throughout the day, but that can be a bit challenging at times and a tad boring. That’s where cucumber water comes in. Adding slices of cucumber to water adds a refreshing pop of flavor which makes drinking 6-8 glass of water daily (depending on your level of health and activity) a little easier and a little more enjoyable to do. (1) (2)(3) (4)

Tips To Help You Stay Hydrated

I personally think the best way to stay hydrated is to make it fun. Here are a few ideas to help you stay hydrated.

  1. Take a bottle of water with you wherever you go.
  2. Add fresh fruit, berries and herbs to your water bottle or glass.
  3. Drink cucumber infused water (and other infused waters) out of pretty wine glasses.
  4. Get in the habit of making fruit flavored ice cubes and keeping a variety of flavors in freezer bags in your freezer so you can conveniently make flavored water.
  5. Whenever you finish drinking a bottle of water (or glass of water) reach for another one to drink.
  6. Drink water instead of drinking sugary and high calorie sodas, sports drinks and sweetened coffee.
  7. Consume water-rich foods.  Besides drinking water and other liquids for hydration, there are many fruits and vegetables that are water-rich foods that we can consume for hydration  like celery (95% water), lettuce (96% water), watermelon (92% water) and cucumber (95% water).

pitcher of water withe cucumber and lemon slices

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Benefits of Cucumber Water
Yield: 4 servings

Benefits of Cucumber Water

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Learn how to make Cucumber Water with this easy cucumber water recipe. This cucumber infused water is a popular drink served at health spas across the country.  It is refreshing, tastes great, has zero calories, no refined sugar and its a lot more fun to drink than plain ol water, plus there are some benefits of cucumber water.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 English hothouse cucumber
  • 1/4 lemon (optional)
  • 4 cups water (mountain spring, filtered or sparkling)

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumber (and other fruit and herbs) under water before slicing.
  2. Add slices of cucumber and lemon to the pitcher or carafe. Pour water over the top.
  3. Refrigerate and drink throughout the day.
  4. Discard cucumber (and any other fruit or herbs) by end of the day. The fruit will become plump and swollen and it'll make the water have a strong flavor if left in overnight.

Notes

Variations

Add sprigs of mint, pieces of  peeled watermelon, strawberries, lemon, lime and orange slices.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 5Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g

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