Paraben Free Lemon Ginger Detox Water
Crisp, bright, and genuinely refreshing, this infused water brings together lemon, ginger, cucumber, and a whisper of mint into something that feels far more special than plain water ever could. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which matters when you're trying to sidestep the synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many bottled drinks and flavored waters on store shelves. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth and a little zing, while the cucumber keeps things cool and clean-tasting — it's a combination that works beautifully together. The method is as simple as it gets: slice, layer, pour, and let the fridge do the work while everything steeps into something fragrant and lightly flavored. After at least an hour of chilling, you're left with a pitcher that looks gorgeous on a table and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Serve it over ice straight from the pitcher and it's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you may want to make a second batch right away.
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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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