Carrageenan Free Lemon Ginger Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water tastes this bright and refreshing. Lemon and ginger are a naturally bold pairing — citrusy, a little spicy, and genuinely invigorating — and a handful of fresh mint takes it somewhere even more interesting. Many flavored waters and wellness drinks on store shelves rely on thickeners and stabilizers like carrageenan to achieve a smooth mouthfeel, which can be a frustrating hidden ingredient to navigate. This version skips all of that entirely, using nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients you can see floating right in the pitcher. The slow overnight infusion in the fridge does all the work, drawing out flavor without any additives or shortcuts. It's the kind of drink that feels intentional and a little luxurious, even though it takes almost no effort to put together. Make a big batch on Sunday and you'll have something genuinely delicious to reach for all week long.
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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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