Honey Free Lemon Ginger Infused Water
Bright, zingy, and endlessly refreshing, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes plain hydration feel like a genuine treat. Thin rounds of fresh lemon and slivers of real ginger steep overnight in cold filtered water, slowly releasing their natural flavors without any added sweeteners or syrups. That makes it a perfect fit for anyone avoiding honey or other sweeteners — every sip is clean and naturally flavored, full stop. A handful of fresh mint leaves can go in too, adding a cool herbal note that plays beautifully against the citrus and spice. The process is almost effortless: combine everything in a pitcher, refrigerate overnight, and wake up to a drink that tastes like it took real effort. It's equally at home on a weekday morning or poured over ice at a summer gathering, and the whole batch comes together with just a handful of whole, recognizable ingredients.
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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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