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Lemon Basil Cucumber Flavored Water

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You need three ingredients to flavor this one, but cucumbers, basil and lemons are generally hanging around my refrigerator in the summer anyway.

  • Author: Veg Girl RD
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Beverage

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 slices cucumber
  • 34 basil leaves
  • 1 slice lemon
  • 3 cups filtered water

Instructions

  1. Put cucumber, basil, and lemon in a pint-and-a-half mason jar or pitcher. Cover with water.
  2. Cover tightly, shake a few times, and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Shake once more right before sipping. Enjoy!

Notes

To release more flavor from the basil leaves, cucumber and lemon you can muddle or bruise them as the last step before storing in the refrigerator.