Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 liters
Ingredients
Directions
Place cucumber, nectarine, lemon slices, lemon juice, lime slices, lime juice, ginger, and Melissa leaves in a large pitcher; mash gently with a wooden spoon. Add water, stir, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 2 hours to overnight. Strain; serve over ice.
Cook’s Note
I prefer to use organic lemons and limes.
Melissa leaves can be substituted with fresh mint leaves; lime can be substituted with slices and juice of a red grapefruit; and nectarine can be substituted with peach, if desired.
If you like your water fizzy, add some sparkling mineral water.
The pitcher can be refilled with water 1 to 2 more times before it loses flavor. Keeps for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 8 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 2g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
