BHA & BHT Free Lemon Ginger Detox Water
Crisp, bright, and genuinely refreshing, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes you actually want to hit your daily hydration goals. Fresh lemon brings a clean citrus lift, grated ginger adds a subtle warmth and zing, and cucumber keeps everything cool and light — no artificial anything required. For anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, store-bought flavored waters and bottled drinks can be a minefield of ingredient labels and vague "natural flavor" disclaimers. This pitcher skips all of that entirely, since every single ingredient is a whole food you can see and recognize. The method is as simple as it gets — slice, grate, pour, and let the fridge do the work while the flavors slowly bloom into the water. A handful of fresh mint stirred in before serving takes it from everyday to genuinely special. Make a big batch at the start of the week and you'll have something clean and delicious waiting for you every time you open the fridge.
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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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