Cucumber and Lemon Water

Name: Cucumber and Lemon Water
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ English cucumber, sliced thinly; ½ lemon, sliced thinly; 16 ounces filtered water

by Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition | May 11, 2020 (updated: 6/27/21)

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This Cucumber and Lemon Water is so refreshing and hydrating. You only need two ingredients for this easy infused water recipe that has zero calories and so much flavor.

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mason jar with cucumber and lemon water and straws

You’ve probably heard a million times that it’s important to stay hydrated. The Mayo Clinic has a great article about why drinking water is important, and notes that two good indicators that you are not hydrated enough are if you often feel thirsty and if your urine is a dark amber color (although some supplements can artificially change the color of urine).

With warmer weather here and warmer weather on the way, now is a good time to get into the habit of drinking water.

This Lemon Cucumber Water tastes so much nicer than plain water, plus is has a little Vitamin C from the lemon slices. Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system and is important to have on a daily basis. It also reduces free radicals which can cause disease.

You might also like my Cucumber Lime Smoothie recipe!

ball jar with water and sliced lemons and cucumbers

Recipe Steps

This super simple Cucumber Lemon Water Recipe is an infused water that tastes like you’re at the spa! It’s such an easy detox water recipe that you can make at home in just minutes.

Step One

To start, you just need to slice about 1/2 of an English cucumber and 1/2 of a lemon. I like to make the slices fairly thin, to expose as much of the surface of the fruits to the water.

Step Two

Next, place the sliced lemon and cucumber slices in a jar or pitcher. Add enough water to cover the lemon and slice cucumber.

jar of water with sliced lemons and cucumbers

Step Three

Cover the jar or pitcher with a lid and refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Feel free to add ice cubes, fresh mint leaves, thin slices of ginger, or any other fresh fruits like strawberries or raspberries.

Serve your Cucumber Lemon Water chilled.

I hope you love this simple healthy infused water recipe as much as I do. It’s become part of my daily routine and the best way I know to ensure I get enough water intake, especially on hot days.

Some people even think that drinking lemon water first thing in the morning is good for the digestive system.

Expert Tips

Divide your water between water bottles to take on the road.
Skip the sugary drinks and make this Cucumber & Lemon Water instead.
Unless you have to, use filtered water instead of tap water.

FAQs

I don’t have lemon; can I use lime slices instead?

Yes, absolutely.

Can I refill the jar more than once?

You can refill the jar one time if you want to, but the water won’t be as strongly flavored as the first time.

What other combinations of fruit can I use?

You can get really creative. Cucumber goes well with almost any other fruit, especially berries. You can also use fresh herbs like mint.

Can Cucumber Lemon Water help me lose weight?

If you replace sugary soda or any other sugar-sweetened beverage with this recipe instead, then you will likely lose weight. You should also check out my recipe for Cinnamon Lemon Water.

Drinking more water and skipping sugar-sweetened beverages is part of a weight loss journey. You’ll also get the potential health benefits from the natural ingredients.

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