Ingredients
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½ small cucumber, sliced thin
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½ nectarine, pitted and chopped
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½ lemon, sliced
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½ lemon, juiced
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½ lime, sliced
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½ lime, juiced
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4 slices ginger root, peeled, or more to taste
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10 melissa leaves (lemon balm), or more to taste
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2 quarts water
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1 drop liquid stevia, or to taste
Directions
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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. Pour in water, stir, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 2 hours to overnight. Strain; serve over ice.
Cook's Notes:
I prefer to use organic lemons and limes.
Melissa leaves can be substituted with fresh mint leaves; lime substituted with slices and juice of a red grapefruit; and nectarine substituted with peach, if desired.
If you like your water fizzy, add some sparkling mineral water as well.
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 |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 8 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 53mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
