Description
This Zesty Detox Water features a vibrant blend of lemon, lime, ginger, cucumber, and mint, providing a refreshing and hydrating beverage. It's a great way to detoxify and enjoy essential vitamins without added sugars.
Ingredients
2 Liters Filtered Water
1 Large Organic Lemon (Sliced)
1 Medium Organic Lime (Sliced)
1/2 Medium Fresh Cucumber (Sliced)
1-inch Knob Fresh Ginger Root (Peeled and Sliced)
1/4 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves (Lightly Bruised)
Instructions
- Wash the lemon, lime, cucumber, and mint thoroughly
- Slice the lemon, lime, and cucumber into rounds and peel and slice the ginger into thin coins
- Bruise the mint leaves to release essential oils
- Place the fruit slices, ginger, and mint in a large glass pitcher
- Pour the 2 liters of filtered water over the ingredients and stir gently
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight
- Serve in glasses filled with ice, garnished with a sprig of mint
Notes
Use cold filtered water for the best flavor.
If the lemon rind makes the water too bitter, peel the lemon before slicing.
Muddle the ginger slightly for better flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg