Gut Friendly Cucumber-Mint Water
Cool, crisp, and quietly refreshing, this infused water is one of those simple pleasures that genuinely earns its place in a gut-friendly routine. Cucumber is naturally gentle and hydrating, while fresh mint has long been associated with soothing digestive discomfort — so every sip is doing a little good. There are no sweeteners, no artificial flavors, and no ingredients that could irritate a sensitive system, just clean water slowly pulling the best out of two whole-food ingredients. The longer it steeps in the fridge, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes, which means you can prep a pitcher in the morning and have something genuinely enjoyable to sip on all day. It's the kind of drink that makes staying hydrated feel like a treat rather than a chore, and that alone is worth keeping a cucumber on hand at all times.
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4 servings
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
- 8 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cucumber slices and mint leaves to a large pitcher.
- 2
Pour the cold water over the cucumber and mint. Stir briefly to submerge the ingredients.
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