Citric Acid Free Lemon Ginger Detox Water
Infused water is one of those simple pleasures that feels far more luxurious than the effort involved, and this cucumber-ginger version is genuinely refreshing. The catch here is that lemon is one of the most concentrated natural sources of citric acid around, which makes a recipe like this seem off-limits at first glance. The key is in how this one is prepared — the lemon slices are gently pressed rather than squeezed hard, releasing only a subtle hint of flavor rather than a full dose of juice, which keeps the citric acid load minimal. Fresh ginger brings its own bright, warming bite that carries the flavor beautifully, so the water never tastes flat or plain. Cucumber adds a cool, clean note that rounds everything out and makes each glass feel spa-worthy. A handful of fresh mint is optional but worth it if you have it on hand — it lifts the whole pitcher. Make a batch the night before and you'll have something genuinely satisfying to sip on 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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