Citric Acid Free Whole30 Cucumber Lime Spa Water
Staying hydrated has never felt more luxurious than with this refreshing infused water that's as pretty as it is delicious. Thin rounds of cucumber and lime steep alongside torn fresh mint leaves, slowly releasing their flavors into cold filtered water until every sip tastes clean, cool, and subtly bright. For anyone avoiding citric acid — the additive, not the naturally occurring kind — store-bought flavored waters and drink mixes are basically a minefield of hidden ingredients, making a simple homemade pitcher like this genuinely invaluable. The lime here contributes its natural essence through gentle infusion rather than any concentrated or processed form, keeping things as wholesome as possible. After just 30 minutes in the fridge, the water takes on a pale green hue and a fragrance that makes it feel like a spa day in a glass. It's endlessly refillable — just keep topping off the pitcher and letting the cucumber and lime do their thing throughout the day.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 limes, thinly sliced into rounds
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly torn
- 1 cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cucumber slices, lime slices, and torn mint leaves to a large pitcher.
- 2
Pour the cold water over the ingredients and stir gently to combine.
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