Xanthan Gum Free Lemon Water
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this simple lemon water is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you have your life together. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings a clean citrus punch, while optional honey adds a gentle sweetness and mint leaves give it a spa-worthy finish. For anyone navigating thickener-free hydration, this is about as pure and fuss-free as it gets — just real ingredients, no additives, no fillers. Many flavored drinks and wellness beverages sneak in stabilizers or gelling agents that can be hard to spot on a label, so making your own at home is the smartest move. A citrus juicer and a glass are all the equipment you need, and the whole thing comes together in under a minute. Sip it first thing in the morning, alongside a meal, or any time you want something that feels a little more intentional than plain water.
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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.