Artificial Food Coloring Free Lemon Water
Bright, tangy, and completely unfussy, this simple lemon water is the kind of refreshment that feels like a reset button for your day. Store-bought flavored waters and lemonades are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes and artificial colorings, even when the product looks perfectly innocent on the shelf. Here, everything is exactly what it appears to be — fresh-squeezed lemon juice, cold water, and a touch of honey if you want a hint of sweetness. The optional mint leaves add a subtle, cooling aroma that makes this feel a little more special than plain water without any mystery ingredients. It comes together in under two minutes and requires almost no cleanup, which makes it an easy daily habit to build. Whether you're sipping it first thing in the morning or alongside a meal, you know precisely what's in your glass.
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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.