Lemon Water with Ice (Print Version)

A cool, hydrating lemon water drink with ice and optional mint or honey for added flavor.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Beverages

01 - 16.9 fl oz cold water

→ Fruit

02 - 1 medium lemon, sliced

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03 - 8 to 10 ice cubes
04 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup (optional)
05 - Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - Wash the lemon thoroughly and slice it into rounds or wedges.
02 - Place ice cubes into two glasses.
03 - Distribute several lemon slices evenly between the glasses.
04 - Pour cold water over the ice and lemon slices in each glass.
05 - Optionally add honey or agave syrup to taste and stir gently until dissolved.
06 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes almost no effort but makes you feel like youve done something kind for yourself.
  • The clean citrus bite cuts through afternoon sluggishness better than caffeine ever could.
  • You can dress it up or keep it simple, and it always tastes intentional.
02 -
  • If you let the lemon sit in the water too long, it turns bitter, so drink it within an hour or pull the slices out.
  • Room temperature lemons release more juice, so if you want extra citrus punch, let yours sit on the counter for a bit before slicing.
03 -
  • Roll the lemon on the counter with your palm before slicing to get more juice out of every piece.
  • If youre using honey, mix it with a splash of warm water first so it blends in smoothly instead of sinking to the bottom.

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