Strawberry Cucumber Thyme Water Recipe

Strawberry cucumber thyme water is a chilled fruit, vegetable and herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 4 cups (950 mL). For more fruit-forward ideas, browse these berry infused water recipes.

What is strawberry cucumber thyme water?

Strawberry cucumber thyme water is plain water infused with sliced strawberries, cucumber and fresh thyme. The strawberries give it a fruity aroma, the cucumber adds a crisp note, and the thyme brings a subtle herbal flavor.

Unlike a smoothie, the ingredients are steeped rather than blended. The finished drink is lightly flavored, not thick or as sweet as juice, and it contains no added sugar as written.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups (950 mL) of strawberry cucumber thyme water, use:

• 4 cups (950 mL) cold drinking water
• About 1 cup (150 g) sliced strawberries
• About 1½ cups (150 g) thinly sliced cucumber
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, about 5 g or ⅛ cup (2 tablespoons) loosely packed

This ratio makes a gently flavored infusion. Choose ripe strawberries for their aroma, and leave the cucumber peel on if you like its color and slightly greener flavor. A pitcher with a lid makes it easy to refrigerate the mixture and pour it later.

You can adjust the amounts to suit your taste, but start with the recipe once before adding more thyme. Its flavor can become prominent compared with the delicate cucumber.

How do you make strawberry cucumber thyme water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping. You will need a clean pitcher large enough to hold the water and produce.

1. Wash the strawberries, cucumber and thyme under running water, and rinse the pitcher.
2. Remove the strawberry tops, then slice the berries and cucumber thinly.
3. Place the strawberries, cucumber and thyme in the pitcher.
4. Pour in 4 cups (950 mL) of cold drinking water and stir gently.
5. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours; steep for up to 4 hours for a fuller flavor.
6. Serve the water chilled, straining out the ingredients if you prefer, for about four 1-cup servings.

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Why do strawberry, cucumber and thyme pair well?

Strawberries lend a fruity aroma that softens thyme’s savory, herbal character. In strawberry infused water, the fruit is the main flavor; here, cucumber and thyme make the result more balanced and less overtly fruity.

Cucumber has a mild, fresh taste that leaves room for the other ingredients. Like cucumber water, this recipe is a way to make plain water more appealing without adding a sweetener.

Fresh thyme contributes an aromatic note in a small amount. It is subtler here than in thyme water, because the strawberries and cucumber share the pitcher.

The main practical benefit is hydration. Whole strawberries provide nutrients and fiber, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain; eating the fruit is different from drinking the infusion. There is no evidence that this particular combination has a special detoxifying effect: the liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste.

How should you store strawberry cucumber thyme water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than 2 hours. You can strain out the produce after steeping if you prefer a clearer drink, but continue to refrigerate the liquid. Use a clean glass each time rather than drinking directly from the pitcher.

How can you vary strawberry cucumber thyme water?

Make it fruitier

Add a little more sliced strawberry to the pitcher if you want a more noticeable berry aroma. Ripe fruit gives the water more flavor without requiring added sugar.

Use less thyme

Start with a smaller sprig for a gentler herbal note. You can also remove the thyme after the initial 2-hour steep while leaving the strawberry and cucumber in the water.

Change the cucumber texture

Cut the cucumber into ribbons with a vegetable peeler instead of rounds. The ribbons are easy to lift out when serving and give the pitcher a different appearance without changing the basic recipe.

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