This super easy Cucumber Mint Water is refreshingly cool on a hot summer day.
And it also boasts various health benefits too!
Whether you’re looking to increase your water consumption, enjoy a refreshing drink after working out, or to have a tasty drink to enjoy for Dry January, infusing water is a great way to accomplish your goal.
Enjoy a refreshing glass of Cucumber Mint Infused Water
If you are looking for a convenient mocktail as a means of cutting down on the booze or just to cool off on a hot day, you’ve come to the right place.
You may be pleased to know that this cucumber mint infused water contains practically no calories since this recipe omits any sugar or sweeteners.
I don’t typically eat the cucumber slices in the water, but you can if you want to.
If you want to eat the cucumbers, I like to do so after shortly after making the drink.
That way the cucumbers are still crisp.
If you’re refrigerated the drink for a while the cucumbers won’t be as crunchy, and that’s a lot of the appeal in eating the cucumber slice.
Health Benefits of Cucumber Mint Water
Health benefits, you say?
What is cucumber mint water good for?
Here are some cucumber mint water benefits:
Does cucumber mint water help you lose weight?
It aids weight-loss.
Sipping on water throughout the day not only hydrates you but also fills you up meaning that you are less likely to eat unnecessarily.
It flushes toxins from the body:
We all need water to flush toxins from our bodies but this is particularly important for those on low-carb, keto or detox diets.
It’s a great source of Vitamin A, C & K, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium and is also high in antioxidants.
For some additional in-depth health benefits to this delicious cucumber water, have a read here.
How to serve Cucumber Mint Infused Water
This cucumber mint infused water is great as a refreshing single glass mocktail but is also ideal for backyard gatherings served from a pitcher.
You can even serve it from a large beverage dispenser.
I’ve included recipe quantities and instructions for both options so you don’t have to do any guesswork.
Pro-Tip: If you are in a hurry, giving the recipe a stir or gentle shake will infuse the flavors into the water faster!
Ingredients:
- Small Cucumber
- Water
- Fresh Mint
You will also need: a cutting board and knife, a measuring cup, a large pitcher, and beverage glasses.
How to make a pitcher of cucumber mint infused water:
It’s really easy to make this cool and refreshing drink.
Begin by washing and slicing the cucumber.
Then wash the fresh mint.
Measure about 10 cups of water and pour it into a pitcher.
If you want to serve it right away, you’ll want to add ice.
Otherwise, put the pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours to infuse.
The longer it stays in the refrigerator, the more flavor will infuse into the water.
If you want to chill the water for longer than 8 hours, I like to strain the cucumber and mint from it and continue to chill the flavored water without them.
To serve, pour it over ice into your beverage glasses or into a tumbler.
Can I make a single serving of cucumber mint water?
Yes, you can.
It’s really simple too.
Instead of using the whole cucumber, you’ll want 3-4 slices of fresh cucumber.
Add these to a tall glass of ice water, and add a sprig of fresh mint – that’s about 4-5 leaves.
Give it a good stir.
If you want the mint to infuse more quickly, gently bruise the mint against the side of the glass with the back of your spoon.
I like to make a single glass of cucumber water whenever I’m cooking something with cucumbers and have a few slices left over.
Can I spike the fresh cucumber water?
Sure you can!
In fact, it makes a great drink.
If I’m going to spike it, I like to use fizzy water rather than still water so that it makes a spritzer.
Then I like to add a splash of vodka.
It’s fun to add a cucumber flavored vodka as well.
Ketel One Botanical Cucumber Mint Vodka recipe
I really like using Ketel One Botanical Cucumber Mint Vodka to spike this recipe.
In fact, this is one of our favorite ways to sip Ketel One Cucumber Mint Vodka.
It’s just really good.
It’s really kind of perfect since it’s already using the two flavors we’ve used.
If you prefer to use just cucumber vodka, the ones vodkas from Plume and Petal and Effen are really nice too.
More refreshing drink recipes to try:
Pumpkin Spice Vanilla Espresso
Malibu Rum Mardi Gras Jello Shots
Zero Calorie Sparkling Slushies
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Cucumber Mint Infused Water
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring Cup
- Pitcher
- Beverage Glasses
Ingredients
- 1 small cucumber cleaned and sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh mint washed
- 10 cups of water enough to fill your pitcher over half-way
Instructions
- Pour water into the pitcher. Add the sliced cucumbers and mint.
- Put the pitcher in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to infuse. I recommend chilling the water anywhere from 1 - 8 hours.
- The longer it sits, the more flavor you will get. When serving, add ice to the glass.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe for how to infused water with cucumbers and mint was originally published January 1, 2021. It was republished in January 2022.
Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.
This cucumber water hit the spot. I need to drink more water – gotta keep up with my resolutions! And it was so tasty!