Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lime Mint Electrolyte Water
Staying hydrated doesn't have to mean reaching for a neon sports drink loaded with additives you can't pronounce. This refreshing pitcher drink delivers real electrolyte support through simple, whole-food ingredients — fresh lime juice, sea salt, and cream of tartar — with no synthetic preservatives or cured-meat-style additives anywhere in sight. The mint steeps gently into the water, leaving behind a clean, cooling fragrance that makes every sip feel like a little reset. A touch of raw honey rounds out the flavor without overpowering the bright citrus, and you can easily leave it out if you prefer something more tart and savory. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to a day, so you can batch it ahead for workouts, hot afternoons, or just everyday sipping. Garnished with fresh lime slices and poured over ice, it looks as good as it tastes — no artificial color required.
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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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