Nitrate & Nitrite Free Sea Salt Lemon Water
Crisp, bright, and endlessly refreshing, this simple drink is exactly what it sounds like — cold water lifted by fresh lemon juice and just a whisper of fine sea salt. That tiny pinch of salt is the secret weapon here, rounding out the tartness and giving the whole glass a subtle mineral depth that plain lemon water just doesn't have. It comes together in under two minutes with nothing more than a citrus juicer and a glass, which makes it an easy go-to any time of day. Because every ingredient is completely unprocessed and naturally sourced, there's zero concern about hidden preservatives sneaking in — no cured meats, no packaged mixes, nothing to second-guess. It's a genuinely clean, hydrating option that works as a morning ritual, a midday reset, or a palate cleanser alongside a meal. Simple as it is, the balance of sour, salty, and cold makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice café.
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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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