Nightshade Free Lemon Ginger Detox Water
Crisp, bright, and quietly refreshing, this infused water is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all week. Lemon brings a clean citrus lift, fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth and zing, and cucumber keeps everything cool and light — no cooking, no fuss. It's a naturally nightshade-free choice since every single ingredient is a fruit, root, or vegetable that falls well outside the nightshade family, so there's nothing to second-guess here. The longer it sits in the fridge, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes, making it ideal for prepping ahead. A handful of fresh mint leaves takes it from simple to genuinely spa-worthy if you have them on hand. Pour it over ice on a warm afternoon and it feels like a real treat, even though it couldn't be simpler to put together.
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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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