Whole 30 Lime Mint Electrolyte Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade with this bright, refreshing drink that pulls double duty as a natural electrolyte replenisher. Lime juice brings a zingy citrus punch, while fresh mint steeps into the water for a cool, fragrant finish that makes every sip feel intentional. The real magic is in the combination of fine sea salt and cream of tartar, which deliver sodium and potassium — the two electrolytes your body craves — without any artificial additives or mystery ingredients. Store-bought sports drinks are almost always loaded with dyes, sweeteners, and preservatives that don't fit a clean eating approach, so making your own puts you fully in control. A touch of raw honey is optional but adds just enough gentle sweetness to round out the tartness if you need it. It comes together in minutes, steeps while you prep the rest of your day, and keeps in the fridge for up to 24 hours so you can sip on it all week.
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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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