Gluten Free Lime Mint Electrolyte Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when fresh lime juice, cool mint, and a few smart pantry staples come together in one bright, refreshing pitcher. The secret to making this more than just flavored water lies in the cream of tartar and sea salt, which deliver potassium and sodium — the two electrolytes your body actually craves after a workout, a hot day, or just a long afternoon. A touch of raw honey rounds out the flavor without overpowering the citrus, and you can leave it out entirely if you prefer something more tart and clean. Everything here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading required and no worry about hidden additives sneaking in from processed drink mixes or sports beverages. The mint steeps right in the pitcher for ten minutes, infusing the water with a fragrant, garden-fresh quality that store-bought electrolyte drinks simply can't replicate. It comes together in minutes, keeps in the fridge for up to 24 hours, and looks gorgeous poured over ice with a few lime slices on the rim.
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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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