Cucumber Mint Water

by Rebekah Denn, Special to The Seattle Times

Seattle Times staff -- Books for Cooks
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Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients
12 slices of cucumber
4 slices of lime
4 large sprigs of fresh mint
28 ounces of water

Instructions

  1. Combine the cucumber, lime, and mint in a 32-ounce Mason jar. Muddle until lightly crushed.
  2. Add water, seal and shake for 30 seconds to combine.
  3. Serve over ice. The infusion will keep in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.