Cucumber Water

Ingredients

• 8 cup Water (Divided: 1 cup for muddling, 3 cups for infusion, and 4 cups added after straining)
• 12 oz Cucumber (Sliced thin; use three-quarters for muddling and reserve the remainder, plus any extra, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine 1 cup of the water and three-quarters of the thinly sliced cucumber in an 8-cup liquid measuring cup or a large bowl.

2. 2

   Using a potato masher or muddler, muddle the cucumber for about 30 seconds, until it is broken down and all of its juice has been expressed.

3. 3

   Stir in 3 cups of the remaining water.

4. 4

   Cover the container and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the cucumber flavor has melded into the water and the mixture is thoroughly chilled.

5. 5

   Strain the infused water into a pitcher, pressing firmly on the cucumber solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

6. 6

   Stir in the remaining 4 cups of water.

7. 7

   Garnish with the reserved cucumber slices. Serve in glasses filled with ice.

Notes

For ideal flavor, serve the infused water on the day it is prepared. It may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; add the cucumber garnish just before serving. Any kind of cucumber works well.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• beverage
• non-alcoholic
• hydrating
• no-cook
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free