Summer is just around the corner. Hooray! And when it is hot and super humid a nice cool drink is always welcome. In the summer I do drink a lot of water. Actually, I drink water all year round, but in the summer I drink more than my usual amount. Gulp! Gulp!
However, drinking plain water can get a bit BORING. I do like to squeeze some lemon in my water, just to get a citrus flavor, and also helps boost my vitamin C, but after awhile water with lemon can also get tiring, really quick.
By chance I came across this really cool idea, at least I thought it was cool, it sure did sound cool, it was water with cucumber…come on now don’t you think that sounds cool…cucumbers are always referred to as being cool, COOL AS A CUCUMBER!
So now I am excited that I have a great COOL summer drink…Cool-as-a-Cucumber Water. You have got to try it…If you like cucumbers, and water, then you will love cucumber water.
Here is the simple recipe:
1/2 Cucumber, thinly sliced
3-4 cups water, lemons, also thinly sliced, don’t forget to discard the ends.
10 small leaves of Fresh Basil, torn in pieces, and ice.
Combine ingredients in infuser basket. Pour in water and let steep in fridge for a minimum of 1 hour.
Serve over ice, garnish with the lemon, cucumber, and fresh basil…
Now does that not just sound cool?
Yes summer is around the corner. You can bet that cucumber water will be a staple in my fridge.
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