Water infused with fruits and herbs is the most elegant and effective way to increase your daily water intake. Lemon provides freshness, cucumber hydrates, mint refreshes and ginger activates the metabolism.
Mediterranean
Lemon Water with Mint, Cucumber and Ginger (Infused Water)
Water infused with lemon, mint, cucumber and ginger: very low-calorie, spicy and hydrating refreshing drink. Prepare 1 liter for the whole day.
- Spain
- Starter
- Light
- Low fat
- Low sugar
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 15 kcal
- Protein 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 4 g
- Fat 0 g
- Sodium 5 mg
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Preparation
Lemon Water with Mint, Cucumber and Ginger (Infused Water) is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 10 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 5 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 1 sliced lemon.
- Have ready: ½ cucumber, thinly sliced.
- Have ready: 1 piece of fresh ginger (3 cm) sliced.
- Have ready: 10 fresh mint leaves.
- Have ready: 1 liter of cold filtered water.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Wash the lemon and cucumber well
Wash the lemon and cucumber well. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Cut the lemon
Cut the lemon, cucumber and ginger into thin slices. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Place in a jug with cold water and mint leaves.
Place in a jug with cold water and mint leaves. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to infuse.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to infuse. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Serve in tall glasses with ice
Serve in tall glasses with ice. Fill with more water up to 3 times. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Present the starters at room temperature or warm as indicated in the recipe; The contrast marks the experience.
- Serve in moderate portions and accompany with fresh salad for a balanced menu.
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