Description
Lemon water is a refreshing and hydrating drink made with fresh lemon juice and water. It’s easy to prepare, customizable with various add-ins, and often consumed for its potential health benefits.
Ingredients
- 1/2 fresh lemon (per glass)
- 1 cup (8 oz) water (cold, room temperature, or warm)
- Optional: 1 tsp honey
- Optional: a few mint leaves
- Optional: 2-3 cucumber slices
- Optional: 1 tsp grated ginger
- Optional: ice cubes
Instructions
- Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice of one half into a glass, removing any seeds.
- Add 1 cup (8 oz) of water in your preferred temperature (cold, room temperature, or warm).
- Stir the mixture gently to combine.
- Optionally add honey, mint, cucumber slices, ginger, or ice cubes as desired.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a chilled version.
Notes
- Use a straw to help protect teeth from acidity.
- Adjust lemon quantity based on personal taste or batch size.
- Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours for best flavor.
- Do not boil lemon water when reheating to preserve nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (8 oz)
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
