Lemon Water: Refresh and Hydrate with This Simple Recipe
Lemon Water is a refreshing drink that combines the tangy flavor of lemons with the cooling effect of mint, making it perfect for hydration.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 5–6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 cups cold or room temperature water
- ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the lemon thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds.
- Add the lemon slices to a pitcher filled with water.
- If desired, add honey or maple syrup for a touch of natural sweetness.
- Drop in fresh mint leaves for extra flavor and cooling freshness.
- Add ice cubes if you prefer a chilled drink.
- Stir well and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey or syrup.
- This drink can be stored in the refrigerator for a day for maximum flavor infusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg