Description
This Strawberry Cucumber Mint Infused Water turns plain water into a light, elegant, and naturally flavored drink with zero effort. Fresh strawberries, cool cucumber slices, and crisp mint leaves slowly infuse the water with a clean, refreshing flavor that keeps you coming back for more. You need just five minutes to assemble this beautiful, hydrating drink.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
1/2 medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
10 fresh mint leaves
4 cups cold water
1 cup ice cubes
1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
1. Hull and slice the fresh strawberries into thin rounds.
2. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
3. Add strawberry slices, cucumber slices, and fresh mint leaves into a large pitcher.
4. Gently press the mint leaves with a spoon to release their oils — do not crush them.
5. Pour cold water over the fruit and mint.
6. Add ice cubes and stir gently.
7. Let the pitcher sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.
8. Pour into glasses and serve with some of the fruit and mint still in each glass.
Notes
The longer the water infuses the stronger and more flavorful it becomes — overnight is best.
Do not muddle the mint too hard or the drink turns bitter and dark.
Use English or Persian cucumbers for the mildest and cleanest flavor.
Refill the pitcher with more cold water up to two times before the fruit loses its flavor.
Store in the fridge for up to 48 hours — remove the fruit after 24 hours to prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (12 oz)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg