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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » 10 Minute Recipes

    Sparkling Cucumber Water

    Published: Jun 26, 2017 · Modified: Sep 14, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 56 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Carb / Low Fat / Vegan
    Sparkling cucumber water with a text title overlay.

    This Sparkling Cucumber Water is not only super refreshing and a great way to hydrate, but it will make you think you are at a luxury spa. Sparkling water, slices of juicy cucumber and lemon and sprigs of mint are all you need for  this refreshing drink.

    A large glass jug full of sparkling cucumber water next to glasses of water.

    We love infused water. Why drink a glass of plain water when you have infuse it with fruit and fresh herbs - it makes it so much easier to drink. Anything that encourages us to stay hydrated gets a big thumbs up from us. It's light, crisp and fizzy. Everything we could want from a refreshing drink.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Step by step
    • Health benefits of cucumber water
    • What cucumbers to use
    • How long does it keep for?
    • Extra tips
    • More drinks to try
    • Recipe
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    Why you will love it

    • Super refreshing
    • Ready in 2 minutes
    • A great alternative to fizzy drinks
    • Encourages you to drink more water

    Step by step

    One: Put all the ingredients into a large jug, chill and serve.

    Slices of cucumber and lemon and mint leaves in sparkling water.

    Health benefits of cucumber water

    I am not going to make any health claims about it being a "detox drink" or anything like that, because they don't actually exist. However, this water tastes great and makes it far easier to drink more water and stay hydrated, so that's always a good thing.

    If you are trying to cut back on sugary fizzy drinks or juice, then this is a great way to do it, rather than just swapping for plain water. I fid that drinking more water is great for my skin.

    Did you also know that cucumber is a good source of vitamins A, B6, C and K, as well as potassium, calcium and magnesium.

    What cucumbers to use

    English cucumbers work best for this recipe (the long and thin ones that you will find in most supermarkets). However, you could also use Persian or Kirby Cucumbers in this, which is what we have used in the past when we had an abundance from growing them.

    A jug of water containing mint, lemon and cucumber.

    How long does it keep for?

    Well, it never lasts very long in our house as we can get through a big jug in a day. However, you could keep a jug of this in the fridge for 3-4 days, but change the cucumber slices every 12 hours or so, as they will lose their flavour after that and the cucumber starts to break up.

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    Extra tips

    • Add some slices of watermelon for extra flavour and juiciness.
    • You don't have to use sparkling water, and you could just use tap water instead.
    • Try to chill the drink in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavours to really come together.
    • You can keep this in the fridge for a couple of days, however replace the cucumber slices every 12 hours as they will lose their flavour after that.

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      Peach Iced Tea
    • Honey and lemon drink surrounded by honey, lemon and ginger.
      Soothing Honey and Lemon Drink

    If you’ve tried this cucumber water recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    A jug of sparkling cucumber water.

    Sparkling Cucumber Water

    By: Dannii
    This Sparkling Cucumber Water is not only super refreshing and a great way to hydrate, but it will make you think you are at a luxury spa.
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    5 from 39 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: British
    Prep: 5 minutes mins
    Total: 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 11kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1.5 litre (6 cups) Sparkling water
    • 0.5 Cucumber - sliced
    • 25 g (0.5 cups) Fresh mint
    • 1 Lemon - sliced

    Instructions

    • Put all the ingredients into a large jug.
    • Chill and serve.

    Notes

    • Add some slices of watermelon for extra flavour and juiciness.
    • You don't have to use sparkling water, and you could just use tap water instead.
    • Try to chill the drink in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavours to really come together.
    • You can keep this in the fridge for a couple of days, however replace the cucumber slices every 12 hours as they will lose their flavour after that.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 250ml | Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Mimi Swaby

      July 06, 2017 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds SO refreshing!

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      Reply
    2. Elaine

      July 03, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      That drink looks refreshing. It will definitely cool you down on a hot day!

      Reply
    3. Laura H

      July 01, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so refreshing for summer! I love adding either lemon or cucumber to my water with an infuser so I'm sure I'd love this :)

      Reply
    4. Patrick Karuu

      June 30, 2017 at 8:28 am

      Sounds like a very refreshing drink. Will have to try it. Thanks

      Reply
    5. Whatlauraloves

      June 30, 2017 at 1:19 am

      I couldn't think of a more summery drink! This would be absolutely perfect for outdoor drinks on a hot summers day xxx

      Reply
    6. Jacqueline Meldrum

      June 28, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so refreshing, I am definitely going to try it. Gorgeous photos too. Well done on your new column and I agree Readly is fab.

      Reply
    7. Nayna Kanabar

      June 28, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      This is indeed a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for the hot weather.

      Reply
    8. Olivia Verna

      June 28, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love the sound of Readly! It makes me sick to think of all the waste from the magazines that don't get recycled. Congrats on the magazine feature too - well deserved.

      Reply
    9. Heidi

      June 28, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      I really need help to drink more water. I just find it so boring, but I know I need to drink more. This will help I think.

      Reply
    10. Stephanie Merry

      June 28, 2017 at 10:12 am

      Now this sounds like a lovely refreshing drink to have in the heat x

      Reply
    11. Jenni

      June 28, 2017 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      Minus the lemon (I dislike anything lemon flavoured) is sounds delicious. I'm addicted to fizzy drinks so this could be a much healthier option! I could try swapping the lemon for lime and see if that works :)

      Reply
    12. Brandi Crawford

      June 28, 2017 at 3:56 am

      This looks so refreshing and perfect for summer. I could see myself on the patio with this.

      Reply
    13. Dorothy Reinhold

      June 28, 2017 at 3:18 am

      5 stars
      Recipes like this help me drink more water! So refreshing and so good!

      Reply
    14. Tracy | Baking Mischief

      June 28, 2017 at 2:03 am

      What a neat app. It sounds super convenient, especially if you're traveling! And this fizz looks so good. We're having a heat wave here in Southern California too, so I could definitely go for some of this right about now!

      Reply
    15. Roxana

      June 28, 2017 at 12:44 am

      5 stars
      Wow this is an awesome combination I must try.

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    16. Amanda | Chew Town

      June 28, 2017 at 12:20 am

      5 stars
      I am such a sucker for cucumber flavoured anything - there is something about the intense refreshing nature of cucumber that would be delicious in this fizz!

      Reply
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