High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Whole30 Hot Lemon Water
Starting your morning with a mug of hot lemon water is one of those small rituals that genuinely changes the tone of your whole day. This version keeps things beautifully simple — just fresh-squeezed lemon juice and hot water, with an optional citrus slice to make it feel a little more intentional. Because it's made entirely from scratch with two real ingredients, there's zero concern about sweeteners or additives sneaking in the way they can with bottled lemon drinks or flavored waters. Heating the water to just below a boil keeps the bright, tart flavor of the lemon intact without cooking it into bitterness. It comes together in minutes and requires almost no effort, making it an easy anchor for a clean-eating morning routine. The fresh juice gives it a lively, zippy warmth that no packaged product can really replicate.
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1 serving
- 8–10 oz water
- ½ lemon, juiced (about 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice)
For serving
- 1 thin lemon slice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the water in a kettle or small saucepan until steaming and just below a boil, about 175–185°F (79–85°C).
- 2
Juice the lemon half into a mug, removing any seeds.
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