Refreshing Vegan Cucumber Water Infusion

1.Wash the cucumber, lemon, and mint leaves thoroughly under cold running water.

2.Thinly slice the cucumber and lemon into rounds, removing any seeds from the lemon slices.

3.In a large glass pitcher, combine the cold filtered water, cucumber slices, lemon slices, and bruised mint leaves.

4.If desired, add 1 tablespoon of agave syrup to the pitcher to lightly sweeten the infusion. Stir gently to combine.

5.Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse fully. For best results, infuse overnight.

6.Before serving, stir the infusion gently. Add ice cubes to glasses if a chilled beverage is preferred.

7.Pour the cucumber water infusion into glasses, ensuring each serving gets some cucumber and mint leaves for garnish.

8.Serve immediately for a refreshing, hydrating vegan beverage.