
There is something quietly satisfying about starting your morning with a glass of cold, bright lemon water โ and this version takes it one small step further with a pinch of fine sea salt. That tiny addition isn't just for flavor; it gives the drink a subtle mineral quality that makes it feel genuinely nourishing rather than just refreshing. The whole thing comes together in about a minute with nothing more than a lemon, cold water, and pantry staples that fit cleanly into a whole-foods way of eating. No sweeteners, no additives, no ingredients you'd need to scrutinize a label for โ just clean, simple hydration. It's the kind of drink that pairs perfectly with a big breakfast scramble or works just as well on its own first thing in the morning. Keep a lemon on the counter and this becomes the easiest daily habit you'll actually stick to.
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Juice the lemon using a citrus juicer, yielding about 2 tablespoons of juice. Discard any seeds.
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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