Lemon Mint Cucumber Water (aka Detox Water)

Now that the warm weather is here, I’m craving some flavored water! Not the sweet, artificially-flavored kind you buy, but naturally flavored with fruits and herbs. I have some recipes for flavored water here, but I found another water recipe I wanted to try that I found on a site called The Denver Housewife. It’s supposed to be good for hydrating and detoxing (or removing impurities from) the body. The lemon-mint-cucumber combination is said to cleanse, aid in digestion, and rehydrate. I added an extra lemon because I love the lemon flavor (it does make the water pretty tart and lemony, so try it with two lemons first), and a little more cucumber. I already had mint growing in a large container on my patio, so it was so convenient to just snip some fresh mint right from the pot!

If you don’t have a really large pitcher—a gallon-size pitcher would be best—you can make a half batch of this in a smaller pitcher. Or make the whole batch, split up into 2 smaller pitchers. This water would be great to bring to the office…you could make it in the evening and take it to work the next day!

Note: If you are wanting to use this flavored water as part of a diet, you should always check with your doctor first! This water recipe is mainly a way to make drinking water more enjoyable with healthy natural flavorings for those who don’t like to drink plain water. If you have further questions about this water, please see The Denver Housewife’s post–she has a Q&A section there that you might find helpful.

Here’s how you make it…

Lemon Mint Cucumber Water

Servings: 8-12
Time: 4hr
Difficulty: easy
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LEMON MINT CUCUMBER WATER adapted from The Denver Housewife
Makes 1 gallon-size pitcher

12 cups of water (3 quarts)
2 to 3 lemons, thinly sliced (you can also substitute limes or mix it up…use a lemon/lime combination—using organic lemons or limes is best)
1 small cucumber or 1/2 of a medium to large cucumber, preferably organic, thinly sliced
10 to 15 mint leaves. preferably organic

Rinse lemons and cucumbers very well before slicing; slice thinly. Add lemons, cucumber, and mint to pitcher. Cover with water and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight (the flavor will be stronger if you refrigerate overnight, but I like the lighter flavor, too). Pour in a large glass over some ice…it’s very refreshing! This water tastes best the day or day after you make it.

Recipe from NancyC | nancy-c.com

Do you like drinking flavored water, and what’s your favorite way to flavor it?

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84 thoughts on “Lemon Mint Cucumber Water (aka Detox Water)”

Ani D May 26, 2013 at 8:11

We just made a batch of cucumber/mint water!! Next time I will be sure to add lemons.

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1. nancyc Post authorMay 26, 2013 at 8:36
  
  I’m a big lemon-lover, so I really like it with the lemons–hope you do, too! 🙂
  
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tinywhitecottage May 26, 2013 at 10:36

This sounds so refreshing and delicious! I worked in the garden all day and I really could of use a whole pitcher of this a few hours ago! 🙂

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1. nancyc Post authorMay 26, 2013 at 10:38
  
  It IS refreshing…you’ll have to keep it in mind for another time!
  
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RM May 27, 2013 at 6:07

Excellent! Love it that it has no chemical sweeteners!

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1. nancyc Post authorMay 27, 2013 at 8:52
  
  Yes, I like that, too. Hope all of you have a great Memorial Day!
  
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Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen May 27, 2013 at 11:09

How pretty this is! I’m so longing for one of those dispensers so I can have a batch of this always sitting on my kitchen counter! xx

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1. nancyc Post authorMay 28, 2013 at 9:09
  
  Yes, having water like this sure makes drinking it more enjoyable! 🙂
  
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Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com May 29, 2013 at 1:39

Yum! Perfect for feeling like you’re at a spa without the hefty price tag. 🙂

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1. nancyc Post authorMay 29, 2013 at 9:05
  
  Yes, for those of us who can’t afford a stay at the spa, this is the way to go! 🙂
  
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Mrs Emile June 13, 2013 at 4:18

how often should I drink this?

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1. nancyc Post authorJune 13, 2013 at 4:53
  
  There’s more info about that on the post of The Denver Housewife blog…
  
  http://thedenverhousewife.com/2013/01/detox-water-with-lemon-cucumber-and-mint/
  
  If you are wanting to use this as part of a diet, you should always check with your doctor before doing that! This water recipe is mainly a way to make drinking water more enjoyable with healthy natural flavorings for those who don’t like to drink plain water.
  
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Catherine Nelson June 16, 2013 at 7:19

Just made three batches, gave one away to a neighbor. Love this stuff, I am so addicted to Diet Coke, so when I saw this recipe I remembered making it last year and how yummy it was! I also made a batch of home brewed green tea for iced tea. Hoping to kick the Diet Coke habit this summer! Thanks for the recipe Nancy!

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1. nancyc Post authorJune 16, 2013 at 7:34
  
  You’re welcome, Catherine! I used to have to have a Coke or two every day, and it took me awhile, but I finally kicked the habit myself! I occasionally have a Cola every now and then, but usually I like iced tea or flavored water. Hope the water recipe helps you “kick the habit” this summer! 🙂
  
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  1. Catherine Nelson June 17, 2013 at 5:58
    
    I made some for a friend and she was asking if you can just refill the pitcher with water again after you drink all of it. Has anyone tried reusing the lemons and stuff?
    
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    1. nancyc Post authorJune 17, 2013 at 7:31
      
      If you happen to drink up the first pitcher of water rather quickly, you could probably reuse the lemons and cukes, but if it’s been sitting several days, I’d start with fresh ingredients.
      
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  2. Lindsey A. July 16, 2013 at 12:02
    
    I use a quart mason jar (to “brew” and drink from, refilling as necessary. I’m on day three with the same slices of cucumbers and lemons. I keep mine in the fridge at all times. So far, so good, though I would change out every few days to minimize the risks of bacterial growth, especially if you drink directly out of the container.
    
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Michelle Reedwood June 18, 2013 at 9:09

Tried it and love it. I add a tsp. Of ground ginger to it and refill the jug twice before using new fruit. My favorite new beverage

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1. nancyc Post authorJune 18, 2013 at 9:32
  
  Thanks for the tips, Michelle! I really like the your idea of using ground ginger in this!
  
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Mariely Zorrila July 6, 2013 at 12:03

Hubby and I loved it

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cjh1infour July 22, 2013 at 11:41

Is there anything to be done/made with what is left over after you drink the water???

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1. nancyc Post authorJuly 23, 2013 at 10:12
  
  I usually just put the leftover fruit/herbs in the compost bin. Anyone have any other ideas?
  
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Jane August 8, 2013 at 11:50

I don’t have access to fresh mint leaves so I used mint tea and brewed. Hopefully it will have the same effect!!!! Any thoughts?

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1. nancyc Post authorAugust 8, 2013 at 12:18
  
  I think that would give it a nice minty flavor–let me know how it turns out for you!
  
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Fanny August 26, 2013 at 8:59

Detox water is just like plain water right? I mean we don’t need to avoid any foods when we drink detox water?

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1. nancyc Post authorAugust 26, 2013 at 9:14
  
  This is plain water flavored with lemon, mint, and cucumber. Some people call it detox water–see the post I’ve linked to, to read more about that!
  
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Rhonda H September 25, 2013 at 2:04

What about adding orange slices. I saw a recipe that called for Cucumber, lemon, lime, mint and oranges.

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1. nancyc Post authorSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:08
  
  That sounds like it would be great, too!
  
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jo October 12, 2013 at 10:34

How long is the water good for after you make it.?

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1. nancyc Post authorOctober 13, 2013 at 8:13
  
  It’s good for 1 to 2 days. Some people say they drink it longer but I really like it best the day after it’s made.
  
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Bonnie October 13, 2013 at 10:29

How much are you suppose to drink and how often?

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1. nancyc Post authorOctober 13, 2013 at 11:35
  
  There’s more info about that on the post of The Denver Housewife blog…
  
  http://thedenverhousewife.com/2013/01/detox-water-with-lemon-cucumber-and-mint/
  
  If you are wanting to use this as part of a diet, you should always check with your doctor before doing that! This water recipe is mainly a way to make drinking water more enjoyable with healthy natural flavorings for those who don’t like to drink plain water.
  
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bunty November 6, 2013 at 8:21

are you supposed to drink water with cucumber, lemon pieces & mint leaves in it. or you should take out those bit after soaking over night and just drink water .

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1. nancyc Post authorNovember 6, 2013 at 9:12
  
  It’s fine to leave them in, but you can take them out if you want!
  
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tableofcolors March 3, 2014 at 7:20

Your detox water looks so refreshing and perfect for a spring cleaning of the body. The spring sun is showing all of the dust around the house as well… 🙂

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1. nancyc Post authorMarch 4, 2014 at 12:24
  
  Yes, I like flavored waters–makes drinking water much more fun! 🙂
  
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Alex March 4, 2014 at 12:22

Would it be ok to kind of brew the water so that more of the nutrients and flavor and stuff mix into the water a little better? Not boil but just heat it up a bit on the stove, and then cool it in the fridge over night. Or would that maybe be too much..

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1. nancyc Post authorMarch 4, 2014 at 12:26
  
  I haven’t tried that myself, but it’s certainly worth a try!
  
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Gloria May 18, 2014 at 7:14

I tried this water and added garlic cloves and I must say its very refreshing
And also it helped with bloating I drink it daily also after 2 uses I discard the
Lem/lim and start a new batch…..love it!

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1. nancyc Post authorMay 18, 2014 at 8:07
  
  I would have never thought of adding garlic to it–thanks for the tip, Gloria, and glad you like it!
  
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nimmiafzal August 1, 2014 at 4:10

Wowwww!!! Its soooooo good!!!

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thehungrymum August 10, 2014 at 9:41

what an exciting take on the usual ho-hum jug of water. Looks so pretty!

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1. nancyc Post authorAugust 10, 2014 at 9:45
  
  Yes, it does make drinking water more fun when you add fresh fruits and veggies to flavor it! 🙂
  
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Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons November 9, 2014 at 10:53

Tap water is so boring! Great idea for making it more inviting to drink. Lemon and cucumber are so refreshing.

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1. nancyc Post authorNovember 10, 2014 at 11:52
  
  Yes, I like flavored water so much better too, Liz!
  
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sophia rose December 9, 2014 at 4:23

so refreshing…I shall try to lose my weight

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Jessica January 29, 2015 at 12:35

I just made my first batch yesterday and absolutely fell in love with it. I don’t like plain water so this is wonderful and tastes amazing. It’s also not expensive so that’s a plus.

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1. nancyc Post authorJanuary 29, 2015 at 12:13
  
  Yes, it is–glad you liked this water, Jessica! 🙂
  
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Joy February 22, 2016 at 11:25

How long should the fruits and mint be in the pitcher before removing them? I heard not to keep them in for long. How long does this water last? I am going to start using this as part of my ‘diet’ (I hate the term ‘diet’) to lose weight.

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1. nancyc Post authorFebruary 23, 2016 at 11:27
  
  You’ll want to keep the fruits and mint in the water for at least a few hours to flavor it up. I’ve kept them in the water all day with no problems, even a few days, but I usually like to drink my flavored water the same day I make it.
  
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Clearissa Coward June 24, 2021 at 8:35

Cool and refreshing beverage and it’s healthy to boot. Thanks for sharing @omhgww. See you next week.

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1. nancyc Post authorJune 24, 2021 at 11:26
  
  Thanks Clearissa and have a great rest of the week! 🙂
  
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Miz Helen June 29, 2021 at 8:49

I love your cucumber water! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, 542. Have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen

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