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Cucumber Flavored Water

Homemade flavored water is a refreshing way to stay hydrated!
Glasses of ice water with thin slices of cucumber.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Chill time: 3 hours to overnight
Makes: 4 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

½ cucumber
1 quart water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Scrub the cucumber thoroughly under cool running water.
  3. Cut the cucumber into thin slices, with or without skin.
  4. Add cucumber slices to water and refrigerate several hours to overnight to allow the most flavoring, then keep it cold to keep it safe.
  5. 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.
  • To make enough for a group: see our Easy Flavored Water for Groups.

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