Cucumber Lemon Cilantro Infused Water
Half of lemon, a few sprigs of cilantro leftover from a recipe, and a cucumber that you need to eat before it goes bad: these are all common ingredients in my fridge and, happily, they make one of the best infused waters ever!
This water is very refreshing and has a clean, light taste that reminds me of spring. After exercising, the water is especially hydrating when consumed cold.
Recipe for a 3-quart Fruit Infusion Flavor Pitcher:
- half an organic lemon
- 6 or more sprigs of cilantro with stems
- 2″ of cucumber
Infuse for 4-8 hours and serve cold. If you are going to be infusing for longer, remove the lemon rind to prevent bitterness.
Cut the top off the lemon; try to include as little white rind as possible. Cut the lemon and cucumber into 1/4″ slices. If using the Prodyne pitcher, you will probably need to cut the slices into half moons.
Layer the ingredients in the infusion core and use a blunt tool (I always have a wooden muddler handy and use the back, smooth end of it) to push the ingredients down. You can be rough when inserting the cilantro. If you break the stems and bruise the leaves with your fingers, they will release more flavor. Note: add as much cilantro as you like, up to 10 sprigs if you really enjoy the flavor.
Fill the pitcher with water first, then lower the infusion core into it. This method produces less fruit floaters that occur when the fruit is put under rushing water. Infuse for up to 8 hours in the fridge for best flavor.
The result is one very pretty infused water!
Tip: if you want to get the most of the ingredients, drink half of the water after it has infused, then pour more water into the pitcher and keep infusing.
Last tip: if you had cucumber or lemon slices that you could not fit into the infusion core, simply cut a little slice in them and turn them into a garnish.
Cheers to your good health. Learn more about cucumber water for detox, weight loss, hydration at more at Cucumber Water Benefits.
Amy October 27, 2015 at 7:28 am
Just bought an infuser bottle – can’t wait to get started on some of your recipes!! x
paul carl November 13, 2015 at 12:46 am
Is there any negative side effects if I drink too much infused water using cucumber and lemon. Usually I drink more or less 3 to 4 liters everyday.
Thank you:)
Jennifer W. January 27, 2016 at 5:36 pm
Mmm, this is my all time favorite recipe!!! Btw if anyone’s looking for a cheap infuser bottle, eBay has some for under $5!! Granted they aren’t the most durable but for that price who cares!
suck it February 8, 2016 at 3:01 pm
wow this was very helpful…thank you! #SUCKIT
liz ford February 26, 2016 at 12:26 pm
is it better to use a glass pitcher versus a plastic pitcher to infuse water?
China April 26, 2016 at 5:04 pm
Are any of these infused waters good for losing belly fat ?
Susan June 27, 2016 at 9:52 pm
Can’t wait to introduce this recipe to my weight loss clients.
Kathy M Otten July 3, 2016 at 12:05 pm
Luv it
Kurt Terence July 6, 2016 at 10:12 am
Hi! I’ve only started the lemon cucumber water movement, and I was wondering if it’s okay to use 1 lemon and 1/2 cucumber in a tumbler for the day. Is that okay?
ahsan October 25, 2016 at 3:44 am
i need bottle
Kim Smyth December 4, 2018 at 8:54 am
My pitcher is the opposite-ice goes in the tube fruit goes in the water and I have a question. Can you put flavored extract like orange or essential oils into the water along with the fruit/veggies/herbs?
Vicki January 20, 2023 at 1:39 am
Kurt Terence.
I don’t have those infuser either.what I did was I took one of those mesh bags that onions come in at other store. I wash it real good to get out dirt and l let it air dry. Then I put my lemons and cucumber or other fruits and veggies in the bag and tie it up. I put in my old orange juice jug and pour my water over it. Works great.