Don’t be a hero. Don’t make a three-gallon batch that goes bad in your fridge. Make one pitcher per day. Reuse your fruit for one batch only—after 24 hours, it gets slimy and gross, like a forgotten science project. Also, don’t drink this stuff during a workout. It has sugar (natural, but still sugar). Stick to plain water for exercise, and save the fancy stuff for when you’re sitting on your couch, watching Netflix, and thinking, “I should probably be more responsible.”
So go ahead. Buy a cucumber. Muddle it. Feel smug. Your liver is already doing its job, but your taste buds will thank you. And hey, if you lose a few pounds along the way? That’s just a delicious side effect.
