Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water Recipe
This cucumber lemon ginger spa water is crisp, citrusy, and lightly spicy from fresh ginger. Often called spa water or detox water, it’s really just a refreshing infused water that makes everyday hydration feel a little more special.
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: Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days with the fruit and ginger still in the pitcher. For longer storage, strain out the cucumber, lemon, and ginger after 12 hours and refrigerate the infused water for up to 4 days. If the water tastes bitter, flat, or off, discard it and make a fresh batch.
- Slice everything thinly. Thin slices expose more surface area, so the water picks up flavor faster.
- Use fresh ginger. Ground ginger will make the water cloudy and gritty, so fresh ginger is best.
- Strain for longer storage. Lemon peel can turn bitter as it sits, so strain out the cucumber,
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
