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Cucumber Lemon Water

Cucumber Lemon Water is a refreshing and hydrating drink that’s perfect for helping to cleanse and detox your body. It’s easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.

lemon cucumber water served in a mason jar with handle, and in a tall carafe

Cucumber Lemon Water

Drinking lemon cucumber detox water can help to support weight loss, improve digestion, and flush toxins out of the body. It’s a simple and tasty way to support your health and wellness goals.

The cucumber helps to add hydration and nutrients to the water, while the lemon helps to detox the body and boost the immune system. The mint adds a refreshing and invigorating flavor to the drink.

Ingredients for Lemon Water

  • Drinking Water
  • Cucumbers
  • Lemons
  • Mint Leaves
lemon cucumber water in a mason jar glass, served with a straw.

How To Make Cucumber Lemon Water

  • Slice the cucumber and lemons into thin slices and place them in a pitcher.
  • Add a few sprigs of fresh mint.
  • Fill the pitcher with 10 cups water and stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.
  • This detox water is best consumed chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
  • Serve over ice.

Benefits to drinking Detox Water

  1. Hydration: Cucumber is a good source of water and can help to keep your body properly hydrated.
  2. Weight loss: Cucumber is low in calories and has a high water content, making it a great choice for weight loss. Lemon has shown to help with weight loss by increasing the rate at which the body burns fat.
  3. Digestion: Cucumber contains a type of soluble fiber called pectin, which can help to improve digestion and prevent constipation. Lemon contains a high amount of citric acid, which can stimulate the production of bile and help to improve digestion.
  4. Detox: Lemon is a natural detoxifier and can help to flush toxins out of the body. It has a high concentration of vitamin C, which helps to boost the immune system and protect against free radicals.
lemon cucumber water served in a mason jar with handle, and in a tall carafe

Recipe Variations

  • If you don’t want to use cucumbers, omit them and enjoy this detox drink with just lemons. OR, omit the lemons and enjoy a glass of cucumber water.
  • You can also stir in berries, orange slices, or even a few thin slices of fresh ginger.
  • This detox water is best to drink on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning.

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ENJOY!

lemon cucumber water served in a mason jar with handle, and in a tall carafe
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5 from 5 votes

Cucumber Lemon Water

Lemon cucumber detox water is a refreshing and hydrating drink that's perfect for helping to cleanse and detox your body.
Prep Time10 minutes
Refrigeration Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber water, detox water, lemon water
Servings: 10
Calories: 5kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • To a large pitcher, add the sprigs of mint, lemon slices, and cucumber slices.
  • Top with water.
  • Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.
  • Serve over ice.

Notes

  • Lemon Water is best consumed chilled and should be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.1mg

11 Comments

  • Beth
    Jan 18, 2023 at 1:38 pm

    5 stars
    That sound so zingy and refreshing. I can’t wait to try this! It looks delicious.

    Reply
  • Catalina
    Jan 19, 2023 at 3:27 am

    5 stars
    This is a great way to start drinking more water! It looks and sounds so refreshing!

    Reply
  • Allyson Zea
    Jan 19, 2023 at 9:06 am

    5 stars
    I definitely needed something like this after a long weekend, it did the trick and made my stomach feel a lot better!

    Reply
    • Katerina
      Katerina Petrovska
      Jan 22, 2023 at 11:57 am

      That’s great! I’m very happy you loved it! Thank YOU! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  • Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert
    Jan 20, 2023 at 8:06 am

    No doubt, this is really amazing! Definitely a must make!

    Reply
  • Sandra | A Dash of Sanity
    Jan 20, 2023 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    Definitely needed this! Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
  • Juliane
    Jan 24, 2023 at 7:39 am

    5 stars
    Yay!! Such a good alternative!!

    Reply

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