Pomegranate Cucumber Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Pomegranate cucumber water is a chilled fruit-and-vegetable infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and yields about 4 one-cup servings.

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What is pomegranate cucumber water?

Pomegranate cucumber water is drinking water steeped with pomegranate arils and cucumber slices. It has a mild, fresh taste: the cucumber gives it a cool, delicate flavor, while the arils add a light fruity note.

This recipe is a variation of pomegranate infused water. It is steeped rather than blended, so the finished drink will be much lighter in color and flavor than pomegranate juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings, use:

• Water: 1 liter (about 4¼ cups)
• Pomegranate arils: about 85 g (½ cup)
• Cucumber, sliced: about 150 g (1½ cups)

Use fresh or ready-to-eat pomegranate arils without added sugar. A firm cucumber with smooth skin is easy to slice; leave the washed peel on for color, or peel it if you prefer.

This ratio makes a gently flavored pitcher rather than a sweet drink. For a stronger cucumber taste next time, add a few extra slices; for more fruit flavor, add more arils. The amount of flavor released will vary with the produce and the size of the pieces.

How do you make pomegranate cucumber water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 one-cup servings

1. Wash the cucumber and, if using a whole pomegranate, wash its outside under running water before cutting it.
2. Slice the cucumber thinly and remove the pomegranate arils, if needed.
3. Add the cucumber and arils to a clean pitcher, then pour in the water.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a fuller flavor, steep for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
5. Strain if desired, then serve chilled. Keep the pitcher refrigerated between servings.

Leave the arils whole for a delicate infusion. Pressing or squeezing them releases more juice and changes the flavor and calorie content, so it makes a different drink from the steeped version.

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Why do pomegranate and cucumber pair well?

Cucumber gives the water a clean, subtle flavor that leaves room for the pomegranate's tart fruitiness. The green slices and red arils also make the pitcher colorful without needing a sweetener. If you enjoy mild cucumber water, the arils add another flavor without overpowering it.

The main benefit of this drink is hydration, especially if its flavor helps you enjoy drinking water. Whole pomegranate and cucumber contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain; eating the ingredients is different from drinking the strained infusion. Specific health benefits of this combination have not been established.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste. Pomegranate cucumber water supports hydration; it does not cleanse the body.

How should you store pomegranate cucumber water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. You can strain out the produce after steeping if you prefer a milder taste or want the slices out of the way when pouring.

Discard the drink after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours. Start with a clean pitcher and fresh produce each time rather than repeatedly refilling the same ingredients.

How can you vary pomegranate cucumber water?

Add mint

Add a few washed mint leaves before chilling for a fresher aroma. Keep them whole for a subtle flavor, or gently bruise them before adding if you prefer a stronger mint note.

Add citrus

Add a few washed lemon slices for a brighter, tangier pitcher. If the peel is on, remove the slices or strain the drink after about 4 hours to limit bitterness from the pith.

Finish with bubbles

For a sparkling serving, pour the chilled, strained infusion into a glass and top it with plain sparkling water just before drinking. This dilutes the fruit flavor slightly, so use less sparkling water if you prefer a stronger infusion.