13/10/2018
When it comes to detox water, Cucumber Water is the king of them all. It was one of the first infused water recipes to appear at Day Spas and Health Clubs, and a huge amount of recipes are based on some variation of the original cucumber water.
Cucumbers contain a lot of healthy benefits, including vitamins, flavonoids, and other healthy compounds that fight inflammation, protect your brain health, and even freshens your breath!
It’s important to choose organic cucumbers as they are ranked among some of the most contaminated foods for pesticide contamination.
To Make Cucumber Water
Cucumber Water Ingredients:
1 medium sized cucumber
2 quarts of water or seltzer water
Steps
1. Prepare the cucumber.
- Wash the cucumber to remove any dirt or bacteria that may be present. If desired, peel off the skin of the cucumber using a vegetable peeler or paring knife.
- One attractive option is to peel thin stripes off, leaving some present for decoration.
- Peeling the cucumber is largely a matter of taste, whether you prefer the look and texture of a cucumber with its peel or without.
2. Slice the cucumber.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the cucumber lengthwise in half. Slice the two halves into pieces .25-.5 inch (.6-1.25 cm) thick.
- If desired, seed the cucumber by removing the soft middle portion with a spoon prior to slicing. Cucumber seeds are edible, but some people may prefer not to include them in the drink.
3. Put the cucumber slices in the pitcher.
- Cucumber slices will float, so if you desire a stronger infusion put a layer of ice on top of the cucumbers to keep them below the surface of the water.
- For best results, allow the cucumber to steep in the water for at least an hour before drinking so the flavor will infuse the water.
- Allowing the water to steep overnight will make for a more strongly flavoured drink.
- Stir it gently before serving.
4. Pour water into a pitcher.
- How much water will depend on the size of the pitcher, but a good starting ratio would be two quarts of water to one medium sized cucumber.
- Cucumber water is best when it is chilled, so choose a pitcher that will fit easily into your refrigerator.
- If this is not an option, add ice to the pitcher to allow it to chill before serving.
5. Refill the water pitcher.
- The same cucumber, or other variations if you include them, can be used for multiple batches of cucumber water. Simply leave the slices of cucumber in the pitcher when serving and refill the pitcher.
- When the water seems less flavourful, discard or eat the remaining cucumber slices.
- Consume the cucumber water within two days, as the beverage lacks preservatives and over time the cucumbers will rot.
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