MSG Free Lemon Water
Sometimes the simplest drinks are the most refreshing, and a glass of cold water brightened with fresh-squeezed lemon is hard to beat. There are no flavor packets, no powdered drink mixes, and no processed additives here — just real citrus juice stirred into water, exactly as nature intended. A drizzle of honey adds a gentle sweetness if you want it, while a couple of fresh mint leaves take the whole thing to a surprisingly spa-like level. It comes together in about a minute with nothing more than a citrus juicer and a glass. For anyone navigating hidden additives in packaged beverages, this is the cleanest possible alternative — you know every single thing that went into it. Bright, hydrating, and endlessly customizable, it's the kind of drink you'll find yourself making on repeat.
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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.