Citric Acid Free Lemon Water
Fresh lemon juice contains naturally occurring citric acid, which means this particular recipe is not actually free of that compound — so if you are managing a strict citric acid intolerance or sensitivity, it is worth pausing before squeezing that lemon half. That said, for anyone simply avoiding *added* or *manufactured* citric acid — the kind used as a preservative or flavor enhancer in packaged drinks and bottled lemon beverages — this made-from-scratch approach is a genuinely cleaner option. There are no mystery additives, no lab-derived acids, and no ingredient list to decode. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness naturally, and a few fresh mint leaves make it feel like something you would order at a spa. It comes together in under two minutes with nothing more than a glass and a citrus juicer. Simple, bright, and completely in your control from the very first squeeze.
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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.