Artificial Food Coloring Free Lemon Ginger Detox Water
Bright, zingy, and genuinely refreshing, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes you actually want to stay hydrated. Lemon, fresh ginger, and cucumber steep together in cold filtered water until every sip is lightly fragrant and subtly flavored — no powders, no syrups, no anything artificial. That matters more than it sounds, because so many flavored waters and drink mixes on store shelves are loaded with synthetic dyes and color additives that are completely unnecessary. Here, the pale golden hue comes entirely from real lemon slices, and the gentle blush of the cucumber does the rest. A handful of fresh mint leaves takes it over the top if you have them on hand. It comes together in minutes and just needs an hour in the fridge to work its magic, making it an effortless staple for anyone who wants clean, colorful-free sipping all week long.
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4 servings
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 4–6 fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the lemon slices, grated ginger, and cucumber slices to a large pitcher.
- 2
Pour the cold filtered water over the ingredients, pressing the lemon slices gently against the side of the pitcher to release a little juice.
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