It feels like summer here! It’s been so hot … bring on the refreshing waters!
Is it warming up where you live? Our weather has been so bizarre – it feels like we didn’t even have a spring.
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. So when it heats up, I have to find ways to help cool me down.
Naturally flavored waters are one of my favorite summer-time drinks. Have you ever made any? They are so good! One of my favorite flavor combos is strawberry + cucumber + lemon. It’s so refreshing and delicious.
This is seriously one of the easiest things to make too! All you need to do is get some filtered water, cut up some fresh strawberries, slice up some cucumber + lemon slices … then toss everything into a big jar or pitcher and cover with water. Voilà! If you want it to be cold, just throw in some ice cubes or stick the whole thing in the fridge for a while to chill.
Strawberry Cucumber Lemon Water
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YOU WILL NEED: Large Mason Jar or Pitcher, Cutting Board, Knife
Strawberry Cucumber Lemon Water
Yield 6 cups
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 produce.
- Slice strawberries, peel and slice cucumber and slice lemon.
- Add everything to a large jar or pitcher.
- Serve right away or chill in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
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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No more store-bought cheesecakes for me though. I prefer from scratch cheesecake. That way I can decide what kind of healthy ingredients go into it.
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Cheesecake is super easy to make in your Instant Pot! In fact, I think it's so much easier than baked and it turns out perfect in the IP each time.
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This Instant Pot Rose-Scented Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache (p. 172 in my cookbook) is truly something special! 🌹🍫These two flavors are heavenly!
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Have you grabbed a copy yet?! 🍫It releases in 3 DAYS and will be delivered to you on the 17th! The price went down too! 🌹
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Details + grab your copy here✨: https://www.recipestonourish.com/instant-pot-cookbook ➡️ you can also click the link in my profile to get there.
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I'll be gifting my Holiday Instant Pot eBook for pre-orders too! So save your receipt & enter your info >> http://bit.ly/ArtofGreatCookingWithYourIP so I can send my gift to you. 🎁🌹
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Details + grab your copy here✨: https://www.recipestonourish.com/instant-pot-cookbook ➡️ you can also click the link in my profile to get there.
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I'll be gifting my Holiday Instant Pot eBook for pre-orders too! So save your receipt & enter your info >> http://bit.ly/ArtofGreatCookingWithYourIP so I can send my gift to you. 🎁
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There is something so special about 🌹 ROSES. Have you ever cooked with them? Organic roses of course, not those pesticide-doused roses.
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This Instant Pot Rose-Infused Spiced Rice Pudding (p. 160 in my cookbook) is so delicious! 🌹Rosewater, cardamom, cinnamon and orange 🍊makes this sticky, luscious rice pudding extra special.
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Have you grabbed a copy yet?! 🍋 It releases in 5 DAYS and will be delivered to you on the 17th! The price dropped too!
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Details + grab your copy here✨: https://www.recipestonourish.com/instant-pot-cookbook ➡️ you can also click the link in my profile to get there.
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I'll be gifting my Holiday Instant Pot eBook for pre-orders too! So save your receipt & enter your info >> http://bit.ly/ArtofGreatCookingWithYourIP so I can send my gift to you. 🎁
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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