Strawberry Cucumber Lemon Water is so refreshing on a hot day! Change up your plain water routine with this hydrating, flavorful, infused water. It’s perfect for sipping on all day plus it’s sugar-free, low carb, Keto and Whole30® friendly.
When spring and summer hits, bring on the infused waters!
Is it warming up where you live? Our weather has been so bizarre. It seems like every year we skip through spring so fast. Luckily we have not hit any triple digits yet.
I’m not a fan of extreme heat. Who am I kidding, I’m really not a fan of anything over 85 degrees … and that’s pushing it. However, warmer weather is much better for my body and health than cold weather. So when it heats up, I have to find ways to help cool me down.
Naturally flavored infused waters are one of my favorite spring and summertime drinks. Have you ever made any? They are so good!
One of my favorite flavor combos for infused water is strawberry + cucumber + lemon. It’s so refreshing and delicious!
Infused waters are so easy to make!
All you need to do is get some filtered water and organic produce. Please choose organic here, because it does matter. Organic is especially important for strawberries because conventional ones are heavily sprayed.
Why is Organic Important for this water?
You really don’t want to be hydrating your body with something that is totally toxic to it. It kind of defeats the purpose doesn’t it?
Strawberries are at the top of the EWG’s most pesticide-laden produce list. That’s no good.
If you’d like to find out more about which fruits and veggies have the most pesticides sprayed on them, check out the Environmental Working Group’s {EWG} Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ {they update this every year}.
The prep work is simple.
All you need to do is cut up some fresh strawberries – slice them or cut them in half, either way works. Then slice up the cucumber. My family prefers it peeled, so that’s what I do. If seeds are an issue for you, go ahead and scrape those out.
Then slice up the lemon. If you see tons of seeds, go ahead and discard them.
Toss everything into a big half gallon mason jar or pitcher and cover with water. Voilà!
If you prefer the water to be cold, just throw in some ice cubes or stick the whole thing in the fridge for a while to chill.
That’s it! Before you know it you’ll be sipping on some delicious, extremely flavorful Strawberry Cucumber Lemon Water.
Strawberry Cucumber Lemon Water
Strawberry Cucumber Lemon Water
Yield 6 cups
Strawberry Cucumber Lemon Water is so refreshing on a hot day! Change up your plain water routine with this hydrating, flavorful, infused water. It's perfect for sipping on all day plus it's sugar-free, low carb, Keto and Whole30® friendly.
Ingredients
- 5-7 large organic strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 organic cucumber, sliced {and peeled if you want}
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 6 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Wash all of the produce.
- Slice or halve the strawberries, peel and slice the cucumber and slice the lemon.
- Add everything to a large mason jar or pitcher. {<-- this is the half gallon jar I use}
- Serve right away or chill in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
You Will Need: Half Gallon Mason Jar or Pitcher, Cutting Board, Knife
Optional: Add ice cubes for an iced drink or store in the refrigerator to chill.
Storage: Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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This will be perfect on those hot, summer day! So refreshing.
It would be perfect! 🙂
That looks so inviting. Especially during these months in Arizona. Adding cucumber is a fantastic idea.
I bet it is getting pretty warm where you live right now.
This looks incredible, such a great combination of flavors. This is going to be perfect for Summer. I am trying to give up sparking water because it depletes minerals, and this will definitely ease my pain! Thanks.
Thanks Susanne! That’s a great idea. 🙂
I couldn’t help but click on this link, when I saw the colorful pic! I will be making this drink. It gets very hot here in the Phoenix area, it has already hit triple digit temps!
Wow that’s hot already! Stay cool!
This sounds wonderful! I love the combination idea! I have a huge problem drinking enough water so it’s nice to get new ideas to help me stay hydrated more easily!
Thanks Tash! I’m the same way, this has been really helpful for me.
Spring is my favourite season but it always seems to be so short. It’s also been pretty hot here lately so this refreshing drink will be making it to my table ASAP!
I agree, it does always seem so short. I hope you get to enjoy some 🙂
Just beautiful! Pinned to a few of my boards:)
Thanks so much Linda! I appreciate it 🙂
Yes, the cooling cucumber– love it! Who eats the cukes and berries when the water’s all drunk up? 🙂
🙂 Tiny Love really enjoys all of the “leftovers” … but we all snack on them too.
OMG, does this look refreshing or what?! Pinned!
Thanks Loriel! I appreciate the pin 🙂
Hi Emily, it’s crazy hot here and I loved this recipe so much that I am featuring it on Savoring Saturdays. Thanks so much for linking up and hope to see you again soon!
Thanks so much! xo It’s so hot here too!
Sounds so delicious, Emily! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Savoring Saturdays! It’s pinned! 🙂
Thanks Raia xo
OMG these photos Emily! And yum- so refreshing!
Thanks so much Melissa! 🙂
I’m the same way, anything over 85 is a bit too hot for me, but this refreshing strawberry water would a great help!
lol me too! 🙂 Stay cool and I hope you get some enjoy some.
So refreshing and hot for a hot day like today! I will try this. 🙂
I hope you get to try some Yang! 🙂
Stunningly beautiful pics! Love infusing water and this just makes me want to drink some more right now.
Perfect thirst quenchers!!!
Thanks so much Carol! Hope you get to enjoy something yummy 🙂
What a gorgeous refreshing drink! Such a great and delicious way to hydrate instead of plain water. I think my husband (not a great water drinker) would love this!
Thanks so much Jean! I hope you get to make some for the both of you. 🙂
This gorgeous water looks so darn refreshing! I can’t wait to put a pitcher of this together!
I hope you get to make some soon. 🙂
I’ve never wanted a glass of water more in my life! This looks and sounds heavenly and refreshing!
🙂 it’s so yummy! I hope you get to make some.
I love making cucumber water – it makes such a huge difference to the flavour, the first few times I made it I couldn’t believe it! Adding strawberries and lemon as well sounds wonderful!
Cucumber water is so lovely! I hope you get to try some with the strawberries and lemon. 🙂
This is a great way to get more water in, too! I love the idea of having cucumber water. I first tried it at a friend’s wedding last year, and it was amazing!
Isn’t it a nice flavor?! I love that your friend did that at the wedding 🙂
So beautiful and low carb! I love it!
Thanks Stacey! It’s such an easy one to make 🙂
I absolutely must try this! I’m trying to cut back on carbs and caffeine, so I’m looking for a drink such as this. Thank you for providing it!
I hope you get to make some Cathy! 🙂 It’s really yummy!
They look so refreshing and so perfect for hot summer days. Thanks so much for sharing !
Thanks ChihYu! It’s so great for summertime 🙂
I am so making this today! I drink a lot of water and let’s face it, it can get boring. I love how you added cucumber slices – I never would have thought to do this!
It can totally get boring! I hope you get to make some. 🙂
Oh man, it’s been so hot here, and we have been on vacation – I’m planning on some intermittent fasting to get back on track and lots and lots of drinking! I will definitely be trying this!
I’m so glad you’ve been able to take that break! 🙂