Paleo Lemon Water
Bright, clean, and refreshingly simple, this drink is exactly the kind of thing you want to reach for first thing in the morning or any time you need a reset. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings a natural tartness that wakes up your palate without any processed additives or artificial sweeteners in sight. A drizzle of honey keeps it in whole-food territory while adding just enough sweetness to balance the citrus, and a few torn mint leaves make it feel genuinely special. It comes together in under a minute with nothing more than a citrus juicer and a glass, which means there's really no excuse not to make it. Whether you're easing into a new way of eating or just looking for a hydrating alternative to plain water, this is an effortless habit worth building.
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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.