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How to Make Cucumber Water

Refreshing, healthy, green and couldn’t be easier! Cucumber flavors the water just enough to give that fresh hint to help you get all the water you need. How to make Cucumber water will keep you hydrated and feeling great! Try any of Loaves and Dishes terrific infused waters today!

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Cucumber Water

What an enjoyable way to make sure you get all the water you should each day!

Enjoy cucumber water alone or in combination with other fruits and herbs. I’ll review some common combinations at the end of this article.

Cucumber water is like a hint of sunshine, fresh farm breezes and a zippy green hit all at once.

Cucumber water is like a hint of sunshine, fresh farm breezes and a zippy green hit all at once.

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Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • Water – Fresh and Clean!
  • 1/2 English Cucumber – Fat, Green and Beautiful! Use the freshest one you can find!
  • A Container – anything from a mason jar to a pitcher to keep in your refrigerator

It’s Easier Than You Think!

You’ll LOVE how EASY this is and it SAVES money, tastes great and is even good for you!

Here’s an Overview of How To Make This!

  1. Place cucumber slices into your pitcher or jar.
  2. Fill With Water and Place into the Fridge for At Least 30 mins up to 4 hours.

You’ll LOVE how EASY this is and it SAVES money, tastes great and is even good for you!

Frequently Asked Questons (FAQ’s)

What Are The Benefits of Cucumber Water?

Since this isn’t a health site, I’ll go with the known items about limes. They are a terrific source of vitamins and minerals and besides that, it tastes GREAT!

How Do I Know If Cucumbers are Fresh?

Look at the skin, is it discolored, yellow or does it have brown spots? If so, move along. The skin should be fat, plump and dark green.

Do I Wash the Cucumber Before Putting it In The Water?

You will want to give your cucumber a good rinse with fresh water before using if it isn’t the kind that is shrink wrapped. Remove any stickers first and scrub off the sticky residue.

Can I Eat the Cucumber Slices Out of the Cucumber Infused Water?

Definitely! But, they do get a little water logged!

How Long Can The Cucumbers Stay In The Water?

Remove the cucumbers after 4 hours. The water can be saved for up to 4 days if kept refrigerated.

Can I Use a Sparkling Water to Make My Infused Water?

Absolutely yes! Just understand that you’ll want to make smaller quantities because the bubbles leave the water pretty quickly.

What Other Flavors Go With Cucumber Water?

They go GREAT with some other flavors! Try one of these combos today!

  • Lemon Cucumber
  • Basil cucumber
  • Cucumber Mint
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Tips and Tricks

  • Use the freshest cucumber you can, english cucumbers seem to always be in season.
  • Squeeze the cucumber as you add it so that you’ll get the most flavor and color .
  • Allow the cucumber to infuse for at least 30 minutes. Leave it in the pitcher for up to 4 hours but remove after that.
  • Save the infused water in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Try mixing your cucumber water with other flavors like lemon or mint.
  • Do you prefer sparkling water? No problem, use that instead of regular water.
  • You can learn all kinds of great info about lime nutrition at the
  • Want to know more about cucumbers? Here you go.

PRO TIP: For a fancy twist, dip the rim of the glass in colored sugar or salt. It is beautiful and adds a bit of sweetness or saltiness to your day.

If You Enjoyed This, You Might Also Enjoy These Infused Water Recipes…

Strawberry Water

Lime Water

Blueberry Water

Watch Me Make This Here…

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Cucumber Water

Refreshing crisp and bright cucumber water starts your day off right! Add fresh invigorating cucumber to your crystal clear water for a wonderful cucumber infused water! Enjoy all of Loaves and Dishes Infused waters!
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Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber infused water, cucumber water
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 4kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup cucumber slices
  • ½ Gallon Water

Instructions

  • Pour cucumber slices into the bottom of a pitcher or container (like a mason jar) that you will keep your infused water in.
  • Pour ½ gallon of water over the cucumber and stir.
  • Place the pitcher into the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Pour into glass and garnish the water with some fresh cucumber slices. Feel free to use ice.

Notes

  • Use the freshest cucumber you can find.
  • Allow the cucumber to infuse for at least 30 minutes.
  • Leave them in the pitcher for up to 4 hours but remove them after that.
  • Save the infused water in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Try mixing your cucumber water with other flavors like lemon or lime.
  • Do you prefer sparkling water? No problem, use that instead of regular water.
PRO TIP: For a fancy twist, dip the rim of the glass in colored sugar. It’s beautiful and adds a bit of sweetness to your day.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Water
Amount Per Serving (8 0z)
Calories 4 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 24mg1%
Potassium 45mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 24IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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A Verse to Share

Wendi is the writer, CEO and dishwasher at Loaves and Dishes! When not in the kitchen or behind the computer, you can find Wendi serving on International Food Conference Boards, Speaking at various conferences, Leading and Cooking for the local Arts Council's "Taste of Stokes" events or donating home cooked goodies to various local non profits such as the Danbury Songwriters and Stokes Partnership for Children. Wendi is also a Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree and serves on her town's board of councilmen.

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