Carrageenan Free Lime Mint Electrolyte Water
So many store-bought sports drinks and flavored waters sneak in thickeners and stabilizers — carrageenan being one of the most common — making it genuinely hard to find a clean hydration option off the shelf. This homemade electrolyte water sidesteps all of that by relying on nothing but real, whole ingredients you can actually pronounce. Fresh lime juice brings a bright, citrusy punch, while cream of tartar delivers a natural source of potassium and fine sea salt rounds out the mineral balance. A handful of fresh mint steeps right in the pitcher, leaving behind a cool, fragrant note that makes this taste far more refreshing than plain water ever could. A drizzle of raw honey is entirely optional, but it adds just a whisper of sweetness if you want it. The whole thing comes together in one pitcher with about ten minutes of steeping time, and it keeps in the fridge for up to a day — perfect for batch-making before a workout or a warm afternoon.
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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)
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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