Name: Detox Cucumber Water
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 1 liter
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 1 cucumber (small, about 200 grams, and organic, since we'll be using the skin); 1 lemon (yellow or green, small, and organic because we use the skin); 1 fresh ginger (3–4 cm); 1 mint (fresh); 1.5 water; carafe (with a wide collar)

beverages no cooking required using up leftovers

Updated on 16 January 2026 by

doubichou

10 reviews 4.2 : Very good

Diet

Detox GFDF Gluten-free Lactose-free Vegan Vegetarian

Level

Elementary

Calories

6 pour 100g

Preparation

10 minutes

Wait

2 hours

You may already be familiar with cucumber water, which makes for a refreshing and fragrant summer drink. In this recipe for "detox" cucumber water, I started with that base and added lemon, mint, and ginger.

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Tasting

This “enhanced” cucumber water is very fragrant, thirst-quenching, and contains no added sugar. The cucumber’s fresh, vegetable flavor pleasantly dominates, enhanced by the lemon’s zesty tang, while the more subtle mint and ginger add a discreet aromatic touch that completes the harmony of the blend.

What are the benefits of this cucumber water?

Thanks to the recognized properties of its various ingredients, this fragrant water hydrates, aids digestion, and provides a sensation of lightness and freshness. It is an excellent alternative to sugary drinks, being both healthier and more thirst-quenching than they are.

Here are the various properties of each ingredient in this cucumber water:

Lemon, although it quickly loses some of its vitamin C once infused in water, remains valuable for its flavonoids and polyphenols, which act as stable antioxidants.
Cucumber adds a touch of freshness and provides a small amount of vitamin C and vitamin K, though the quantities are modest.
Ginger, for its part, enriches the drink with gingerol, a compound known for its antioxidant and digestive properties, which holds up well during infusion.
Finally, mint contributes its polyphenols and a hint of vitamin C, enhancing the antioxidant effect while adding a refreshing aromatic note.

That said, the benefits of this flavored water are not a substitute for medical treatment if your health requires it. It doesn’t miraculously eliminate all toxins from your body, but it encourages you to drink more (which, in itself, helps the body function better) and also provides some vitamins and antioxidants. You can enjoy it throughout the day to refresh yourself and feel great!

Preparation

As you can see, this recipe is quite simple to make; you just need to follow the order in which the ingredients are added so as not to clog the spout when pouring.

Give it a try!

Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your comments on this detoxifying cucumber water!

For

liter

Add to shopping list

1 cucumber small, about 200 grams, and organic, since we'll be using the skin
1 lemon yellow or green, small, and organic because we use the skin
1 fresh ginger 3–4 cm
1 mint fresh
1.5 water

Kitchen utensils
carafe with a wide collar

Cutouts
- 1
  Rinse the cucumber thoroughly and cut it lengthwise into 4 pieces.
- 2
  Wash the lemon and cut it in half.
  Squeeze one half, and slice the other half into rounds.
- 3
  Peel the ginger and slice it into thin strips.
  Rinse the mint sprig and trim off the root, if there is one. Do not remove the leaves.
- 4
  Add the ginger slices to the bottle, then the mint sprig.
- 5
  Next, place the lemon slices in the bottle and pour the lemon juice over them.
- 6
  Next, add the cucumber slices without crushing the mint, and fill with water.
- 7
  Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours... then enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to top off the water regularly, while keeping the fruit and herbs in the pitcher. This cucumber water will keep for about 24 hours in the fridge.

After that, the mint will start to turn black. Simply replace it with a fresh sprig and save the rest of the ingredients for another round 🥃.