Artificial Food Coloring Free Lemon Ginger Infused Water
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you have your life together. Fresh lemon rounds bring a clean citrus lift, while thinly sliced ginger adds a subtle warmth and gentle spice that builds beautifully overnight. A few mint leaves are optional, but they push the whole thing into spa-water territory in the best possible way. The beauty here is that every single ingredient is exactly what it looks like — real fruit, real root, real water — with zero synthetic dyes or mystery additives hiding in the mix. So many flavored waters and drink mixes on store shelves sneak in artificial colorings to make them look more vibrant, but this pitcher gets its gorgeous pale-gold hue entirely from the lemon and ginger themselves. It takes about five minutes of prep, then the fridge does all the work while you sleep. Pour it over ice the next morning and you've got a hydration upgrade that's as clean and simple as it gets.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 1 large lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 oz fresh ginger (about a 2-inch piece), peeled and thinly sliced
- 4–6 fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the lemon into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick, and peel and thinly slice the ginger.
- 2
Add the lemon slices and ginger to a large pitcher or mason jar. Add the mint leaves, if using.
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