Description
Flush toxins with this vibrant, easy-to-make detox water! Filtered water infused with zesty lemon, crisp cucumber, warm ginger, and cooling mint. Complete preparation steps and nutritional breakdown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups filtered water
- 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly bruised
- 1 small pinch sea salt (optional, for electrolytes)
Instructions
- Step 1: Thoroughly wash the lemon, cucumber, and mint leaves. Peel the ginger using a spoon or peeler, then thinly slice it. Slice the lemon and cucumber into thin rounds.
- Step 2: Place all the prepared lemon slices, cucumber slices, ginger slices, and mint leaves into a large pitcher or glass jar. Add the small pinch of sea salt, if using.
- Step 3: Pour the 8 cups of filtered water over the ingredients in the pitcher. Stir gently with a long spoon to combine everything.
- Step 4: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to infuse into the water. For a stronger flavor, you can let it infuse overnight.
- Step 5: Once infused, serve the detox drink chilled. You can strain out the solids or leave them in for visual appeal and continued subtle infusion.
- Step 6: You may refill the pitcher with water 1-2 times using the same ingredients, allowing it to infuse for several hours each time, before discarding the solids.
Notes
- Keep your refreshing detox drink chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, ensuring the fresh flavors remain vibrant.
- Since this is a cooling beverage, it's always best served ice-cold; consider chilling your serving glasses or adding a few extra ice cubes just before enjoying.
- For an aesthetically pleasing presentation, serve your detox water in a clear pitcher with all the beautiful solids visible, perhaps garnishing individual glasses with a fresh mint leaf or a thin cucumber curl.
- To maximize flavor extraction and get the most out of your ingredients for potential refills, allow the initial infusion to steep for at least 8-12 hours, or even overnight, for a truly robust taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 15
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 2g