Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water
Stay hydrated with this quick and refreshing infused water. It's a healthy summertime thirst-quencher that's more delicious than plain ol' water!
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 9kcal
Equipment
- large pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 (2-inch piece) fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 8 cups water
Instructions
- Place sliced lemon, cucumber, and ginger in a large pitcher and add 8 cups of cold water (or distribute evenly among 8 glasses).
- Let the water sit at room temperature for about 1 hour to let the flavor develop. Serve with or without ice cubes.
Notes
- Storage: Keep chilled in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Make it last longer: Strain water after 12 hours to remove lemon, cucumber, and ginger, and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This prevents the lemon from developing a bitter taste.
- Infuse at room temperature. Be sure to let the flavors marinate at room temperature for around 1 hour before serving/chilling. This allows the flavors to really develop.
- Make it by the glass. Place 2 slices of lemon, 2 slices of ginger, and 2 slices of cucumber into a mason jar or large glass. Fill with cold water and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg