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Citrus Cucumber Flavored Water

A fun, citrusy recipe to help keep hydrated.
Glasses of water with floating cucumber, lime and lemon slices.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours
Makes: 8 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 large lemon 
1 large lime 
1 large orange 
1 large cucumber 
8 cups cold water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Scrub all fruits and cucumber under running water.
  3. Cut the citrus fruit into thin slices, with or without peeling, and put in a pitcher.
  4. Cut the cucumber into thin slices, with or without peeling. Add cucumber slices to the pitcher.
  5. Add water, stir well and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving, then keep it cold to keep it safe.
  6. Drink within 2 days for best quality.

Notes

Keep it Safe!  Do not mix batches of flavored water. Use it up, clean the container, then make a fresh batch.

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