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