Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumber and mint thoroughly under cold water.
- Slice cucumber into 1/8-inch rounds.
- In a glass pitcher, layer cucumber slices and mint leaves.
- Pour in cold water and stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to infuse.
- Serve over ice and enjoy. For stronger flavor, steep overnight.
Notes
- Use fresh mint for best flavor—dried mint is not recommended.
- Refrigerate and consume within 24 hours for best taste.
- Customize with lemon, lime, ginger, or berries for added variety.
- Eat the infused cucumber slices for a cool, minty snack.
- No sweetener needed, but honey or stevia can be added if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
