Cucumber Lavender Mint Infused Water
The cool and crisp flavor of the cucumber blended with lavender and fresh mint make this drink a perfect drink for the hot summer.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 4 Small Cucumbers Do not peel. Extra for garnish.
- 1/2 tsp Dried Lavender This is optional. You can add more or less to your liking.
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Mint You can add more or less to your liking. Extra for garnish.
- 1 Cup Cold Water To blend the cucumbers.
- 1 Cup Boiling water For steeping the mint and lavender.
- Sparkling Water
Instructions
- Clean and chop the fresh cucumber into pieces, add to a blender along with water and blend until liquefied.
- Place the dried lavender and cleaned fresh mint leaves into a measuring cup and pour boiling water over the herbs.
- Let the lavender and mint steep for 5 to 7 minutes in the boiling water.
- Pour the cucumber mixture over a strainer into a measuring cup, this will remove any large pieces.
- Next pour the steeped lavender mint mixture over the strainer.
- Once everything has been strained, pour the mixture into a quart jar, cover, and place into the refrigerator for cooling (about 4 hours).
Serving this refreshing water
- Pour the mixture into a glass, about 1/2 full, top the mixture with a sparkling water, and garnish with a cucumber slice or mint leaves.