Carrageenan Free Lemon Ginger Detox Water
Bright, zingy, and genuinely refreshing, this infused water brings together lemon, cucumber, fresh ginger, and optional mint for a drink that feels like a reset in a glass. Every ingredient is whole and unprocessed, which matters more than it might seem — many flavored waters and wellness drinks on store shelves rely on thickeners and stabilizers like carrageenan to achieve that smooth, slightly viscous texture. Here, cold filtered water does all the heavy lifting, and the flavor comes entirely from real produce steeped low and slow in the fridge. The ginger adds a gentle warmth and subtle spice that plays beautifully against the cool cucumber and tart lemon. It takes almost no effort to put together — just slice, pour, and let time do the work. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all day 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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