Low Sugar Lime Mint Electrolyte Water
Staying hydrated doesn't have to mean reaching for a sports drink loaded with artificial sweeteners and dyes. This bright, refreshing pitcher drink gets its electrolyte power from a smart combination of sea salt and cream of tartar, which deliver sodium and potassium naturally — no processed additives required. Fresh lime juice brings a zippy citrus punch, while a short steep with mint leaves infuses the water with a cool, fragrant finish that makes every sip feel like a treat. The optional drizzle of raw honey is the only sweetener in the mix, and you can leave it out entirely if you're keeping things completely free of any added sugars. It's the kind of drink that works just as hard after a workout as it does alongside a summer meal, and it comes together in minutes with ingredients you likely already have on hand. Make a big batch and keep it chilled for up to a day — it only gets better as the flavors settle.
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4 servings
- 8 cups filtered water
- 3 limes, juiced (about ⅓ cup juice)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tbsp raw honey (optional)
Can be omittedraw honey
For serving
- ice, for serving (optional)
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Juice the limes into a large pitcher, catching any seeds. Add the fresh mint leaves.
- 2
Add the fine sea salt and cream of tartar to the pitcher, then pour in the filtered water and stir until the salt and cream of tartar are fully dissolved.
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