If you’re looking to make a delicious infused water that helps with bloating and energy, try this Cucumber Ginger Lemon Water. This healthy beverage is great first thing in the morning or at anytime of day. It’s hydrating with anti-boating and anti-inflammatory properties too!

cucumber ginger lemon water in jar with ice cubes and paper straw.

Infused water is simply water with fresh fruits or vegetables slices. It’s a healthy way to increase your overall water intake and to get some additional benefits too.

Not only do you get the added flavors of lemon, cucumbers, and fresh ginger, but you get a dose of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and potassium. Consuming enough water can also benefit skin health, your immune system, and your digestive tract.

Cucumber Ginger Lemon Water is also perfect if you love to entertain as it takes only minutes to put together. It’s a great way to jazz up regular water in a large pitcher, but with fewer calories than most beverages.

Why You Need This Recipe

  • Infused waters will encourage you to hydrate. Sometimes life happens and our best laid plans like drinking more water each day just don’t happen. This Cucumber Ginger Lemon water will be a lovely reminder to do so!
  • It’s high in nutrients from the cucumbers and lemon. As the fruit and sliced cucumber sits in the water, the flavor and nutrients seep into the water. You’ll get extra flavor with the benefits of the fruits and vegetables which are a natural detoxifier.
  • Ice cold infused water is so refreshing on a hot summer day. Both kids and adults appreciate cold water as a great way to stay hydrated.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients for cucumber lemon ginger water
  • English cucumbers are rich in vitamins and minerals including Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and potassium. You can use any type of cucumber you like.
  • Lemon adds a bright pop of citrus to the water while imparting Vitamin C and soluble fiber. You can use any citrus fruits in this recipe including limes, oranges, or sweet grapefruits.
  • Ginger root has a slightly spicy flavor and is most well known for it’s ability to reduce nausea and indigestion.
  • Filtered water is water that has been filtered to remove chemicals, pesticides, and chlorine. I like using my RO water system (read my related article on the health benefits of reverse osmosis water). See this other related article on how many ounces are in a gallon.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Steps

You’re only less than ten minutes away from a refreshing glass of infused water.

Here’s how to make this fresh Cucumber Lemon Ginger water.

Step One

In a large pitcher, combine the cucumber slices, lemon slices, and ginger slices.

Sliced lemons and ginger

Step Two

Cover and place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

sliced cucumbers in water

Step Three

Serve your glasses of water in pretty glasses, jars, or a water bottle, and enjoy cold or at room temperature.

I know you are going to love this easy recipe over plain water.

A glass of cucumber ginger lemon water

Recipe Tips & Substitutions

  • You can refill the pitcher with water at least 1-2 extra times, but the flavor of the cucumber and lemon will not be as strong.
  • This recipe is best when used within 24 hours. After this, the lemon peel begins to make the water slightly bitter.
  • You can serve this immediately but the flavor of the water will be stronger the longer it sits. You can mash the fruit a bit with a wooden spoon to release the juices immediately if needed.
  • This recipe is very versatile! Feel free to use mint leaves from fresh mint, or other fruits or veggie slices. Just avoid adding any added sugars which adds extra calories.

Recipe FAQs

What are the benefits of cucumber and lemon water?

Staying hydrated promotes healthy skin, good digestion, and boosts energy levels. It’s important to drink enough water but not too much.

What else can I use to infuse water?

If you don’t have cucumbers and/or lemons you can also infuse water with herbs like mint or basil, fresh berries or fruit, and other types of citrus like limes and oranges. You’ll get a nice fresh flavor from the fresh produce.

Does this water help flush toxins from the body?

The body has a detoxification system to help rid itself from toxins. Staying hydrated supports your body’s natural detox pathways.

pitcher of cucumber ginger lemon water on table.

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If you’re looking to make a delicious infused water that helps with bloating and energy, try this Cucumber Ginger Lemon Water. This healthy beverage is great first thing in the morning or at anytime of day. It’s hydrating with anti-boating and anti-inflammatory properties too!

  • Total Time: 4 hours, 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced thinly
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 16 ounces filtered water (or up to 32 ounces of water)

Instructions

  1. In a pitcher or glass jar, combine the cucumber slices, lemon slices, and ginger slices.
  2. Cover and place the jar or pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  3. Enjoy cold.

Equipment

Notes

  1. You can refill the pitcher with water at least 1-2 extra times, but the flavor of the cucumber and lemon will not be as strong.
  2. This recipe is best when used within 24 hours. After this the lemon peel begins to make the water slightly bitter.
  3. You can serve this immediately but the flavor of the water will be stronger the longer it sits. You can mash the fruit a bit with a wooden spoon to release the juices immediately if needed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 9.1 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition and is studying to be a holistic nutritionist. She is a top wellness and food blogger with over 5 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send her a message through her contact form.