Refreshing Lemon Cucumber Mint Water

When the weather gets hot, I always like having something cold and refreshing ready in the fridge. This Lemon Cucumber Mint Water is a simple infused water made with fresh cucumber, lemon, mint, and water or sparkling water. It has a light, clean flavor that makes plain water feel more enjoyable, especially on warm days when you want something refreshing but not too sweet.

Lemon Cucumber Mint Water

This Lemon Cucumber Mint Water is a light and refreshing infused water made with fresh cucumber, lemon, mint, and water or sparkling water. It is simple to make, easy to enjoy, and perfect for hot days when you want something more refreshing than plain water.

Servings 4 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Infuse Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Equipment

• Vegetable peeler
• Glass pitcher
• Tall glass

Ingredients

• 1/2 cucumber
• 1/2 lemon
• 1000 ml water or sparkling water about 4–5 cups
• 15 fresh mint leaves

Instructions

• Prepare the cucumber ribbons

  Trim off both ends of the cucumber, then cut it in half. Slowly use a vegetable peeler to shave the cucumber into long, thin ribbons. Once finished, set the cucumber ribbons aside.
  
• Slice the lemon

  Cut half a lemon into thin slices. You can remove the seeds after slicing so they do not get into the drink later.
  
• Make the cucumber lemon mint water

  Prepare a glass pitcher that holds about 1 liter. Add the sliced lemon, cucumber ribbons, and about 15 fresh mint leaves. Pour in 1000–1200 ml of water.
  
• Chill and infuse

  Place the pitcher in the fridge and let it infuse for about 10 minutes. Once chilled and lightly infused, it is ready to enjoy.
• Sparkling water version

  If you prefer a sparkling version, prepare a glass and add about 5 cucumber ribbons, 2 lemon slices, and about 8 fresh mint leaves.
  
• Add ice and sparkling water

  Add some ice, then slowly pour in sparkling water. Let it infuse for about 10 minutes before serving.
  

Video

Calories: 5kcal

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Homemade

Keyword: summer drinks, Refreshing Summer Drinks, Lemon Cucumber Mint Water, Cucumber Mint Water, Infused Water, Flavored Water, Sparkling Water

Cooking & Storage Tips

• Use a fork to help hold the cucumber
  If the cucumber is difficult to hold while shaving it into ribbons, gently hold one side with a fork to keep it steady. This makes it easier and safer to slice.
• Use fresh mint for the best flavor
  Fresh mint gives this drink a clean and cooling aroma. If the mint leaves are large, you can gently clap or lightly press them before adding them to release more fragrance.
• Do not infuse for too long
  This drink tastes best when it is lightly infused. If lemon sits in water for too long, the flavor may become slightly bitter. For the freshest taste, enjoy it within the same day.
• Store leftovers in the fridge
  If you do not finish the drink right away, keep it refrigerated and enjoy it within 1 day. Avoid leaving it at room temperature for too long, especially in hot weather.
• Add sparkling water right before serving
  If using sparkling water, it is best to add it shortly before drinking so the bubbles stay fresh.
  

Tools & equipment you may need

Glass Pitcher

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Vegetable Peeler

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Last Updated on 2026-05-18