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Cucumber Mint Detox Water

A wonderfully refreshing and hydrating infused water that's not only delicious but also provides a gentle, natural cleanse. It's incredibly simple to prepare and a fantastic way to encourage more water intake throughout your day. Health-focused, easy "detox" trend, zero sugar, highly customizable, and it makes plain water exciting.
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Temps de préparation 5 minutes
Portions: 6
Type de plat: Boissons, Goûter, Petit déjeuner
Cuisine: Américaine, Française, Méditéranéenne
Calories: 1
Ingredients Method

Ingrédients
  

  • 1 large cucumber thinly sliced
  • 10-15 fresh mint leaves lightly bruised (clapped between hands)
  • 4 cups 1 liter plain filtered water, chilled
  • Ice cubes optional
  • Optional additions: 1/2 lemon or lime thinly sliced; a few ginger slices
  • In a large pitcher or glass infuser bottle combine the thinly sliced cucumber and lightly bruised mint leaves.
  • If using add the lemon/lime slices or ginger

Method
 

  1. Pour in the chilled filtered water.
  2. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours (or overnight for stronger flavor) to allow the flavors to infuse.
  4. Serve chilled over ice (optional). You can refill the pitcher with water 1-2 times using the same ingredients before they lose their flavor.
  5. Pour in the chilled filtered water.
  6. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours (or overnight for stronger flavor) to allow the flavors to infuse.
  8. Serve chilled over ice (optional). You can refill the pitcher with water 1-2 times using the same ingredients before they lose their flavor.