Soy Free Sea Salt Lemon Water
There is something quietly refreshing about a glass of cold lemon water done right, and the addition of a pinch of fine sea salt is the small detail that makes all the difference. The salt softens the sharpness of the lemon and gives the drink a subtle mineral quality that plain lemon water just doesn't have. It's a genuinely clean, simple recipe — fresh lemon juice, cold water, sea salt, and a handful of ice if you want it — which means there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. Many flavored drinks and electrolyte mixes on store shelves sneak in additives or fermented ingredients that can be a concern, so making your own at home puts you fully in control. This comes together in under a minute and is a great way to start the morning, rehydrate after a workout, or just sip something that feels a little more intentional than plain tap water.
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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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