Lemon, Orange and Cucumber Infused Water
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An easy low-calorie way to make water a bit more refreshing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 16 fl. oz. each 1x
- Category: Beverages
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of a lemon, each about 1/4-inch thick
- 2 slices of an orange, each about 1/4-inch thick, cut in half
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced, about 1/4-inch thick (approximately 12 slices)
- 1 quart filtered water
Instructions
- Rinse all produce well under cool, running water before slicing.
- Place lemon, orange and cucumber slices in bottom of a 1-quart mason jar or pitcher.
- Fill jar or pitcher with filtered water.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- If you’d like, strain before serving. Enjoy within 2 days.
Notes
I cut the orange slices in half to increase the flavor-generating surface area and so they’ll fit better in the jar. It’s been my experience that more than 2 lemon slices makes the final product somewhat bitter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 fl. oz. (2 cups)
Keywords: flavored water, infused water, fruit infused water
Find it online: https://www.veggirlrd.com/homemade-low-calorie-summer-drinks/