When it’s hot out, you might crave a cold beer or a tall, icy glass of Coke. But rather than quench your thirst, these sorts of drinks are just going to make you even more parched. The very best thing for keeping cool and refreshed on a hot day? This wonderful cucumber water.

If you’ve never tried cucumber water, the idea might sound a little strange. Cucumbers are fine in a salad, but… in a glass of water? Actually though, cucumber has a relatively subtle effect drinking water. It adds a wonderful, crisp freshness that makes it taste ultra clean and refreshing. And if you add a little mint and citrus… well, you have what is probably the most refreshing drink on the planet.

This is a lovely way to serve water for a dinner party to impress your guests– the cucumber slices look so elegant and pretty. But I also like to keep this in the fridge during the entire month of August, and bring along a big, icy-cold batch of this stuff to every barbeque and picnic. It’s simple, practically calorie free, and really refreshing. And it doesn’t need sweetner.

Oh, and in case you needed another reason to try out this wonderful recipe for cucumber water, it’s actually very good for you! Cucumber contains many things that are good for the body and especially the skin. On of its main mineral components, silica, does a lot to improve the health and apperarance of your skin. It’s complexion-improving properties are probably why cucumber water is served in fancy spas all over the world.

Plus, it’s yummy.

My Favorite Cucumber Water with Mint and Citrus

Ingredients:

1 gallon (about 4 liters) cold filtered water
3-4 slices lemon, lime, or orange (well-washed but unpeeled)
3-4 slices cucumber (well-washed but unpeeled)
1-2 sprigs fresh mint

Instructions: Combine the water, cucumber, citrus, and mint in a large pitcher. Let it sit in the fridge for awhile if you want a strong flavor. If you’re looking for something more subtle, serve immediately.

Serve over ice.

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