Cucumber Detox Water
Infused water with cucumber, lemon, mint, and ginger — the refreshing hydrator that's healthier than juice and more interesting than plain water. Best made 4 hours ahead so flavors infuse properly. The internet's favorite 'cleanse' beverage.
Prep Time
12 min
Cook Time
19 min
Servings
6
Calories
327 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Cucumber1 ½
- Mint1 ½
- Lemon1 ½
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
- Cooking Oil1 ½
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Cucumber1.5
- Mint1.5
- Lemon1.5
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
- Cooking Oil1.5
- Garlic4.5 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Use a clear glass pitcher (visual presentation matters for infused waters).
- 2
Wash and thinly slice 1 cucumber — 1/8 inch thick. English or Persian cucumbers work best (fewer seeds, thinner skin).
- 3
Slice 1 lemon into thin rounds. Remove any visible seeds.
- 4
Slice a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger into thin coins. The ginger adds subtle warming flavor and supposed digestive benefits.
- 5
Add all the cucumber, lemon, and ginger to the pitcher. Add 1 small handful of fresh mint leaves (lightly crushed to release oils). Cover with 8 cups of cold filtered water and several large ice cubes.
- 6
Refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. The flavors are subtle — don't expect lemonade. Drink throughout the day. Refill with water as you drink — the cucumber and lemon will infuse the water 2-3 times before they need replacing.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Slice everything thin. More surface area = faster infusion.
- 2.Use cold water from the start. Room temperature water tastes worse and infuses more slowly.
- 3.Crush the mint leaves slightly. Releases the essential oils.
- 4.4 hours minimum. Less time = barely flavored water.
🔬 Why It Works
Infused waters succeed because they make hydration more interesting. The cucumber adds subtle fresh flavor; lemon adds brightness; ginger adds gentle warmth; mint adds aromatic freshness. Whether or not they actually 'detox' is debatable (your liver does that), but they're healthier than juice or soda and more palatable than plain water.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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