Cucumber Mint Infusion Water

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber, shaved into long strips using a vegetable peeler
• 1 quart water
• splash of fresh squeezed lime juice
• 8 sprigs fresh mint
• crushed ice
• 32 oz. carbonated water

Directions

1. Cut the ends off of the cucumber, then using a vegetable peeler, shave long strips (lengthwise) and weave the onto 8 skewers. Set the garnish aside.
2. Stir the water and lime juice together in a pitcher. Add any leftover cucumber strips and the mint leaves. Allow the cucumber-mint water to sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
3. Fill serving cups half full with crushed ice, pour the infused water over the crushed ice, filling it halfway.
4. Top the cup off with carbonated water.
5. Garnish with a cucumber skewer, a mint sprig, and/or and slice of lime.
6. Enjoy right away!

Recipe notes:

For alcoholic beverage, add gin or vodka.

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