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Lemon Water

Refreshing, hydrating, and bright, lemon water is a simple and healthy beverage you can enjoy any time of day. It aids in digestion, gives a boost of vitamin C, and helps to keep you hydrated with a pleasant citrus flavor — all with very little effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French
Calories: 8
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium fresh lemons Approximately 120 ml juice total.
  • 1 liter cold filtered water
  • as desired cubes ice Add to pitcher or glasses.
  • thin slices lemon For garnish (optional).
  • few fresh mint leaves For garnish (optional).

Equipment

  • 1 medium pitcher or jug 1-liter capacity or more
  • 1 citrus juicer or reamer
  • 1 measuring cup optional
  • 1 stirring spoon
  • 4 glasses

Method
 

  1. Wash the lemons thoroughly under running water to clean the skin.
  2. Roll the lemons on your countertop using gentle pressure to help release more juice.
  3. Slice both lemons in half. Using the citrus juicer or reamer, extract the juice. Remove any seeds.
  4. Pour the lemon juice into the pitcher.
  5. Add 1 liter (4 cups) of cold filtered water to the pitcher with the lemon juice.
  6. Stir the mixture well with a spoon to combine.
  7. Add ice cubes to the pitcher, or directly to individual glasses if desired.
  8. Optional: Garnish each serving with a thin slice of lemon and a few mint leaves for a fresh aroma and elegant look.
  9. Serve immediately, pouring into four glasses.

Notes

Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste if you prefer a more or less tangy drink.
For a touch of sweetness, stir in 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) of honey or a splash of simple syrup.
For infused lemon water, add a few cucumber slices, fresh ginger rounds, or herbs like basil along with the lemon juice and let it sit in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes before serving.