Nutmeg 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. Fresh lemon rounds bring a clean citrus lift while thin slices of real ginger add a gentle, warming bite that builds beautifully after a long chill in the fridge. A handful of mint leaves is optional but worth it — they round out the flavor with a cool, herbal finish that makes every sip feel a little more spa-like. The whole thing comes together with just a pitcher, a knife, and a few hours of patience, which means the effort is almost zero but the payoff is surprisingly impressive. Warm spices like nutmeg can sneak into flavored drinks and store-bought wellness waters more often than you'd expect, so having a go-to recipe built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients is genuinely useful. Letting the water steep overnight is the real secret — by morning you have a lightly fragrant, subtly spiced drink that's perfect over ice any time of day.
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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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