Now that it’s the new year, I know a lot of people who are trying to eat healthy and exercise away all that holiday food. And if you’re trying to get into a healthy routine, drinking lots of water is always a good idea. I actually made this particular pitcher of water at the end of last summer with some fresh mint I was growing in a large pot and some home-grown cucumbers my friend Mary gave me from her garden. I didn’t have a chance to post it back then but now, since it’s winter, you can just buy your cucumbers (use organic if you can) and fresh mint is usually available in the produce section at many stores, too. The cucumber and mint lightly flavor the water in a soothing, refreshing way. If you like naturally-flavored water, you’ll want to try this out!
CUCUMBER-MINT WATER by NancyC
Makes 8 servings
- 8 cups water
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled or unpeeled and thinly sliced
- 6 to 8 large or 12 to 16 small fresh mint leaves
Put water in a gallon-size pitcher. Add sliced cucumbers and mint leaves and stir everything together. Place in your refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to chill. When ready to serve, add some ice to the pitcher or pour over ice in your glassware. The water usually keeps for several days if kept chilled in the refrigerator.
If you don’t have mint, you can just make cucumber water–that has a nice flavor, too. Mint by itself is also good in water.
I think water tastes so much better when it’s flavored with natural ingredients. Do you like to flavor your water too?
Linked to Inspire Me Monday at Create with Joy.
NancyC 
A refreshing drink especially on a hot summer day.
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Great detox!
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Love the flavored water and really love the photo, it’s just beautiful.
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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As I’m reading your post, I’m sipping on a large mug of warm water with lemon :). I like your idea too, will have to try it.
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In the winter, I like having warm or hot water with lemon, too, Loretta! 🙂 Hope you enjoy this water recipe!
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Super refreshing. I need to make this as I have everything in my refrigerator to make this now.
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This is a super refreshing drink
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I love flavoured water and this looks so refreshing ideal for summers, great photos xx
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Thank you! 🙂
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I always think of these types of infused waters as a spring/summer thing, but actually they’re perfect year round. So simple, but such a great reminder!
Best,
Allison
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This is the best detox water!! Especially after the rich foods I had over the holidays 🙂
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stopping by from Inspire Me Mondays – Great post! Love cucumber mint water! Blessings to you! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Denise! Hope you are having a nice Sunday afternoon! 🙂
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I love flavoring my water! Strawberry-mint is a favorite of mine during the summer. I’ll have to try this combination!
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Strawberry-mint sounds really good, Liz!
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wow, what a delicious drink it is, i so much love it.
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WhAt if i cant find mint leaves what will be other ingredients to Put?
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You could try rosemary or basil, or just make the water with cucumber only–it’s good that way, too!
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