Mint, Lime and Cucumber Infused Water
/The Herb’n Living team has been busy in the garden this summer and we thought it would be fun to share a few of our favorite herb infused recipes. Fresh homegrown herbs are in plenty this time of year and there are so many fun and delicious possibilities!
First up is a refreshing favorite: cucumber, lime and fresh mint infused water. Unbelievably simple this combination is refreshing (especially on a hot an humid day in STL) and will leave you smiling!
Recipe: Cucumber, Lime and Fresh Mint Infused Water
Ingredients
15 round slices of cucumber, about
1 lime – sliced
15-25 fresh mint leaves
64 ounces of water
Step One: Clean
Fill sink and add one cup of vinegar to soak cucumber and lime. This will remove wax and residual dirt.
Throughly rinse your garden fresh mint leaves and pick from the stem.
Step Two: Slice
Slice cucumber and lime into 1/4 inch slices
Step Three: Combine
Combine slices, mint and water into a large drink dispenser or smaller mason jars for portable, individual servings
Step Four: Chill and Serve
Allow ingredients to steep for a minimum of four hours in the refrigerator and enjoy!