This is a refreshing thirst quenching recipe from one of my favorite healthy chefs, Ellie Krieger. Flavored waters are the rage these days and make a great alternative to sugary soft drinks. Feel free to substitute agave for the sugar, just stir it in with the lemon juice.
Download Refreshing Cucumber Mint Water recipe
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
2 Tbs. granulated sugar, optional
1 cup boiling water
1 medium English cucumber (about 1 lb.), peeled, seed core removed, and cut into chunks (2 1/2 cups)
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
Cold water as required
1. Put the mint leaves and sugar in a small pot and crush the leaves with a wooden spoon. Pour in the boiling water and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover and set aside to steep and cool for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a blender, purée the cucumber with 2 cups cold water. Strain the cucumber liquid and mint liquid through a fine strainer into a large bowl; discard the solids. Pour the liquid into a large pitcher. Add the lemon juice and 4 cups cold water; stir to combine. Serve over ice with lemon and cucumber slices and some sprigs of mint.
What a gorgeous color!
Posted by: Lora | June 16, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Looks delicious! All we need now here in the UK is the weather to go with it :(
Posted by: Sandy Hines | August 23, 2011 at 07:38 AM