Cucumber water is a flavorful way to drink and enjoy water. Cucumbers contain a range of vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients that might help prevent a variety of conditions, including cancer and diabetes. It may also help keep bones, skin, and muscles healthy.
How to make cucumber water
Try this cucumber water recipe:
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 2 cucumbers, sliced thin
Method
- Add the sliced cucumbers and the salt to a large pitcher or jar
- Pour in the water and stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Keep the water refrigerated.
- Serve with or without ice
- Drink within 3 days.
Making cucumber water more flavorful
Try adding any of the following ingredients to cucumber water to make it even more flavorful while keeping the same benefits:
- lemons
- limes
- oranges
- sprigs of mint
- basil leaves
- melon
- a stalk of lemongrass
- ginger
- fresh raspberries or other berries
- pineapple
