Although no precise measurements are usually necessary when making infused water, a good balance of flavors can be achieved with the following ingredients:
- 10 cucumber slices
- 1 lemon slice, cut in half
- 3 basil leaves
Add the ingredients to a glass or mason jar (approximately 16 ounces/500mL), fill it with filtered water, and allow it to sit covered in the refrigerator for approximately 24 hours.
The key is to get a hint of lemon because it can easily overpower the taste of the other ingredients. If the lemon that you are using has a thick pith (the bitter white part underneath the colorful outer skin), you can remove before adding it to the water.
