Ingredients:

  • 2 liters filtered water
  • 2 cups large ice cubes
  • 1 large English cucumber (approx. 300g)
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 organic lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1-inch knob ginger, peeled and sliced

Instructions:

  1. Wash all produce thoroughly. Since we are steeping the skins, we want to remove any wax or pesticides first.
  2. Slice the cucumber. Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create 1/8 inch rounds until the entire cucumber is processed.
  3. Prepare the citrus. Slice the lemon into thin wheels, removing any visible seeds to avoid bitterness.
  4. Activate the herbs. Place the 10 mint leaves in one hand and clap your other hand over them once sharply until the aroma is released.
  5. Peel and slice the ginger. Cut the 1 inch knob into 4 or 5 thin coins.
  6. Layer the ingredients. Place the cucumber, lemon, ginger, and mint at the bottom of the 2.5 liter glass pitcher.
  7. Add the 2 cups of ice. Placing the ice over the ingredients helps hold them down so they don't all float immediately to the top.
  8. Pour in the 2 liters of filtered water. Pour slowly to avoid bruising the delicate mint leaves too much.
  9. Stir gently. Use your long spoon to give everything a quick whirl until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  10. Chill and steep. Place the pitcher in the fridge for at least 1 hour until the water is icy and fragrant.