Lemon Water Refreshing Drink (Printable version)
A zesty lemon and water blend, ideal for hydration and a subtle citrus lift.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 2 cups cold water
02 - 1 medium lemon, freshly squeezed
→ Optional Additions
03 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
04 - Ice cubes, as desired
05 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Wash the lemon thoroughly and cut it in half.
02 - Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a pitcher or large glass, ensuring to remove any seeds.
03 - Add cold water to the lemon juice and stir gently until well combined.
04 - Taste the mixture and add honey or maple syrup if a sweeter flavor is preferred.
05 - Pour the lemon water into glasses over ice cubes.
06 - Optionally, add fresh mint leaves as garnish and serve immediately.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Takes literally five minutes from lemon to glass, making it the easiest hydration boost you'll ever make.
- The tartness wakes up your taste buds in a way that tastes indulgent but costs almost nothing.
- You can customize it endlessly—add honey when you want sweetness, sparkling water for bubbles, or herbs if you're feeling fancy.
02 -
- A juice reamer or citrus press makes an enormous difference—your hand will thank you, and you'll get more juice from less effort.
- Bottled lemon juice tastes thin and sad compared to fresh; the five minutes you save isn't worth the taste trade-off.
03 -
- Keep a small mesh strainer next to your pitcher to catch seeds without losing the hand-squeezed character of the drink.
- If your lemons are dry, microwave one for fifteen seconds before squeezing—it releases surprising amounts of juice without changing the flavor.