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Sparkling Cucumber Water

Mar 20, 2025 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 56 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Carb / Low Fat / Vegan
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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 that is the perfect way to cool down in the summer.

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

We love infused water recipes. 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.

The best part is, this cucumber water recipe is ready in 2 minutes and it's a great alternative to fizzy drinks. There are also a few different ways to adapt it so you can have it a different way every time.

Looking for more ways for easy hydration? Why not try our Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade, Frozen Fruit Smoothie, Peach Iced Tea or Raspberry and Mint Water.

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  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • How to Make Cucumber Water - Step by Step
  • What Cucumbers to Use
  • Dannii's Top Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Drink Recipes
  • Recipe
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Ingredients and Substitutions

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Sparkling water - We used a bottle of sparkling water. But, if you make your own sparkling water, then use that.
  • Cucumber - Just a standard English cucumber. Definitely not the pickled kind.
  • Mint - This is the perfect herb to go with cucumber and adds a lovely freshness to the cucumber water. Basil works too.
  • Lemon - Always our go-to when trying to make water more exciting. You can use lime instead. Feel free to add more or less to adjust the flavor.

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

How to Make Cucumber Water - Step by Step

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

Slices of cucumber and lemon and mint leaves in sparkling 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 find that drinking more water is great for my skin.

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.

Dannii's Top 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store cucumber water

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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Recipe

A jug of sparkling cucumber water.

Sparkling Cucumber Water

By: Dannii Martin
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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Gluten Free
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Low Carb
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Low Fat
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Vegan
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
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

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.

Recipe 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.

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

The 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.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Elodie says

    June 27, 2017 at 11:03 am

    Sounds delicious! I grew up in the South of France so seeing the temperatures rise to the mid to high 30s is nothing new for me. Growing up, we'd always have lemon and cucumber water with BBQs, but now I wish I had known to add mint in too. x

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  2. Michelle | The Last Food Blog says

    June 27, 2017 at 10:36 am

    This is just perfect for warm weather days! I don't think I've ever seen an apple cucumber, will have to keep my eyes peeled for that one ;-)

    Reply
  3. Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes says

    June 27, 2017 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    I definitely could have done with a jugful of this drink last week - with or without alcohol, cucumber is so refreshing. I didn't realise there were so many varieties though.

    Reply
  4. Sally Akins says

    June 27, 2017 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    This looks so refreshing - perfect for a hot summer's day! Congratulations on working with Now - that's fab news

    Reply
  5. Donna says

    June 27, 2017 at 9:34 am

    5 stars
    Wish I could reach into my ipad and grab that jug! It looks so lovely and refreshing!

    Reply
  6. Jo of Jo's Kitchen says

    June 27, 2017 at 9:22 am

    This looks fabulous. Perfect to drink in the garden on a hot summer's day with Readly in your hands

    Reply
  7. Hannah Hossack-Lodge says

    June 27, 2017 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    This looks like a lovely way to spruce up fizzy water and I imagine it is so refreshing!

    Reply
  8. Sus // roughmeasures.com says

    June 27, 2017 at 8:43 am

    5 stars
    I am loving cucumbers at the minute, perfect for this heat. This drink looks like the perfect BBQ accompaniment to keep hydrated.

    Reply
  9. Katherine says

    June 27, 2017 at 4:41 am

    It was 90 degrees in Atlanta today and I needed something like this in my water bottle. Do you think it'll keep fresh on the go?

    Reply
  10. Ali Rost says

    June 27, 2017 at 3:58 am

    5 stars
    Congratulations on being a contributor to Now magazine! With your photography and recipe skills, you'll be a natural. I'm loving this cucumber, mint and lemon fizzy drink. Prefect for hot summer days!

    Reply
  11. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    June 27, 2017 at 1:13 am

    I love refreshing, healthy drinks like this -- keeps it interesting without adding calories!

    Reply
  12. melissa major says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    This looks very refreshing and has my favourite combination too! I am a big fan of cucumber, mint and lemon, I will have to make this as a summer treat

    Reply
  13. Sarah Bailey says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    Now this sounds like a really refreshing drink to have in the fridge on cool days, I've been amazed by the amount of things I've seen using cucumber of late.

    Reply
  14. Debra C. says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    Love having a non-alcoholic version and your spritzer looks perfect - so refreshing! It's been super hot here too! Congrats on your new gig, that sounds awesome!

    Reply
  15. Mummy Times Two says

    June 26, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious, I know my daughter would love it too. I'll have to try it out!

    Reply
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