Artificial Flavors Free Lemon Water
Sometimes the simplest drinks are the most refreshing, and this one proves that a glass of water can feel genuinely special with just a squeeze of fresh citrus. Every sip is bright, clean, and naturally flavored — no synthetic additives, no mystery ingredients, just real lemon doing all the heavy lifting. A touch of honey adds gentle sweetness if you want it, and a few fresh mint leaves bring an herbal lift that makes the whole glass feel a little more elevated. It comes together in under a minute with nothing more than a citrus juicer and a spoon. For anyone trying to cut out artificial flavoring agents hiding in bottled drinks and flavored waters, this is the obvious answer — you know exactly what's in it because you made it yourself. It's also endlessly customizable: more lemon for extra zing, more honey if you like it sweeter, or skip both add-ins for the purest version possible.
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1 serving
- 8 oz cold or room-temperature water
- ½ lemon, juiced (about 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 2–3 fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Juice the lemon half using a citrus juicer, yielding about 1 1/2 tbsp of fresh juice.
- 2
Pour the water into a glass, add the lemon juice, and stir to combine. Stir in the honey, if using, until dissolved. Add the mint leaves, if using.