Honey Free Lemon Water
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this simple lemon water is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself — because you are. It comes together in seconds with just fresh-squeezed lemon juice and water, no sweetener required. For anyone avoiding honey, the good news is that the natural tartness of real lemon juice is genuinely satisfying on its own, and the optional mint leaves add a cool, aromatic lift that makes the whole glass feel a little more special. No syrups, no store-bought flavor packets, no hidden ingredients to decode — just clean, citrusy hydration. A few fresh mint leaves stirred in take it from basic to something you'd actually look forward to every morning.
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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)
Can be omittedhoney
- 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.