Alpha Gal Friendly Cucumber-Mint Water

Cool, crisp, and quietly refreshing, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes plain hydration feel like a genuine treat. Thin cucumber slices and fresh mint leaves steep right in the pitcher, slowly releasing their flavor into cold water without any additives, sweeteners, or mystery ingredients to worry about. For anyone managing alpha-gal syndrome, packaged beverages and flavored drinks can be a minefield of mammal-derived additives and unclear labeling — this recipe sidesteps all of that with just two whole-food ingredients and water. The longer it sits in the fridge, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes, so you can tailor the intensity to exactly what you're in the mood for. It's endlessly refillable too — just top off the pitcher with more cold water and let the cucumber and mint keep doing their thing. Serve it at a summer gathering, keep a pitcher on the counter during a busy week, or sip it slowly as a little daily ritual.

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