Best Mint Citrus Water Recipes

LIME WATER RECIPE WITH MINT

Lime Water Recipe with Mint image

The perfect easy and healthy drink, this lime water recipe with mint looks beautiful and tastes extraordinarily refreshing.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories Drink

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 lime
1 handful fresh mint leaves
8 cups (64 ounces) cold water

Steps:

Wash and thinly slice the lime.
Add lime slices and mint leaves to bottom of a pitcher. Use a wooden spoon to lightly muddle (mash) them several times to release the juices. (Here's more on How to Muddle Mint.)
Add the cold water. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, more if time. Flavor is best within 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8 calories, Sugar 0.5 g, Sodium 10.1 mg, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

CUCUMBER-MINT WATER

Cucumber-Mint Water image

Little things can make a dinner party a success, like serving a refreshing flavored water. This cucumber-mint sipper is a breeze to make in the blender. Chill and then strain before serving (letting the liquid sit with the cucumber-mint mash for as long as possible helps build flavor). It's also a perfect base for a cocktail; let your guests add gin or vodka to taste.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories beverage

Time 1h15m

Yield six 1-cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers, chopped
1/3 cup sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
Small handful fresh mint leaves
Large pinch kosher salt
Ice cubes, for serving
Gin or vodka, for serving, optional

Steps:

Blend the cucumbers, sugar, lemon juice, mint, salt and 4 cups cold water in a blender until as smooth as possible (a fair amount of solids will remain). (If all the ingredients do not fit in your blender, use half the water to puree, transfer the puree to a larger container, then stir in the remaining water.) Refrigerate to chill, at least 1 hour.
Before serving, strain the cucumber-mint water through a fine strainer. Use the bottom of a ladle or wooden spoon to help push the liquid through the mesh. Discard the solids. Serve over ice. Add gin or vodka to taste if using.