Ginger Free Lemon Water
Bright, clean, and endlessly refreshing, this simple drink is exactly what it sounds like — cold or room-temperature water lifted by a generous squeeze of fresh lemon. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness with gentle sweetness, and a few torn mint leaves add a cool, aromatic finish if you're in the mood for something a little more special. It comes together in under a minute with nothing more than a citrus juicer and a glass. For anyone avoiding spicy or warming botanicals, this is a naturally safe go-to since every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. It's the kind of drink that works first thing in the morning, alongside a meal, or any time you want something more interesting than plain water without any fuss.
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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.