Description
A refreshing strawberry lemon detox water that offers a gentle, everyday refreshment perfect for family gatherings or a quiet morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, sliced
- 1 large Organic Lemon, sliced
- 2 quarts Filtered Water
- 5–6 leaves Fresh Mint (Optional)
- 2 cups Ice Cubes
- a little extra vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash your strawberries and lemons under cold running water.
- Remove the green hulls from the strawberries and slice them into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Cut the lemon into thin rounds, ensuring you remove any visible seeds.
- Place the sliced strawberries and lemon rounds at the bottom of a large glass pitcher.
- Gently slap the mint leaves between your palms to release the essential oils before dropping them in.
- Pour the two quarts of filtered water over the fruit and gently press down on the fruit to release juices.
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or overnight for more intense flavor.
- Fill individual glasses with ice and pour the infused water over the top, garnishing with fresh fruit slices if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, let it sit overnight. You can customize by adding sweeteners or additional fruits as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: detox water, strawberry lemon, refreshing drink, healthy beverage, infused water