Gelatin Free Sea Salt Lemon Water
There is something quietly refreshing about a glass of cold lemon water done right, and the pinch of sea salt here is what takes it from basic to genuinely craveable. The salt softens the sharpness of the lemon and gives the whole drink a subtle mineral depth that plain lemon water just doesn't have. It comes together in minutes with only three real ingredients, making it one of the easiest things you can pour for yourself any time of day. For anyone navigating a gelatin-free lifestyle, drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category — certain flavored waters, electrolyte mixes, and packaged beverages sneak in additives that don't always belong. This one is completely transparent: fresh citrus, water, and a pinch of fine sea salt, nothing more. Serve it over ice for a crisp, hydrating sip that feels a little more intentional than plain water without any of the label-reading stress.
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1 serving
- 12 oz cold water
- 1 medium lemon, juiced (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 3–4 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Juice the lemon using a citrus juicer, yielding about 2 tablespoons of juice. Discard any seeds.
- 2
Pour the cold water into a glass. Add the lemon juice and a pinch of fine sea salt, then stir until the salt is fully dissolved.
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