These Lemon Water Recipes are the best way to start your day! They’re super refreshing and provide plenty of health benefits.
The fresh, citrusy flavor of lemon pairs perfectly with other natural ingredients like mint, cucumber, and ginger, giving you a burst of energy and flavor without any added sugar or fuss. Plus, making lemon water is quick, easy, and budget-friendly. It's perfect for busy mornings when you need a refreshing pick-me-up.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick and easy: These lemon water recipes come together in just a few minutes.
- Refreshing and delicious: The citrusy flavour is light, crisp, and incredibly refreshing.
- Packed with health benefits: Lemon water can help with digestion, boost hydration, and provide a dose of vitamin C to kickstart your day.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Filtered water – regular tap or bottled water can also be used.
- Lemon – you could also try making lime water.
- Flavour add-ins – frozen berries, fresh herbs, fruits, veggies or flavoured iced cubes can be added to your lemon water for flavour.
How to make lemon water
Step 1: Juice your lemon.
Squeeze your lemon to get that zesty flavor.
Step 2: Add lemon and water to a pitcher.
Add the juiced lemon, filtered water and any mix-ins of your choice to a water pitcher.
Step 3: Let it sit in the fridge.
Let the water chill and flavours infuse for at least 30-60 minutes.
Step 4: Serve cold and enjoy!
You're ready to pour a cup and drink it up.
The Best Lemon Water Recipe Ideas
I put together five different types of lemon water in the recipe card:
- Classic
- Lemon herb
- Citrus
- Cucumber chia
- Strawberry mint
They’re basically infused waters – you’ll get all the benefits of lemon water with different fun flavours.
The options are pretty much endless when it comes to different flavour options. Try out more combinations like pineapple and shredded coconut, frozen mixed berries, watermelon and kiwi, apple cinnamon, and jalapeno lime.
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of drinking lemon water?
Lemon water is hydrating and provides vitamin C, which supports the immune system. It can also help with digestion and improve your skin health.
Can lemon water help with weight loss?
While lemon water is low in calories and can be a healthier alternative to sugary drinks, there's no conclusive evidence that it directly causes weight loss.
Is it better to drink lemon water warm or cold?
This recipe is for cold lemon water. Hot water with lemon is best for colds or sore throats, but you don't need to infuse it first – just squeeze some lemon into a mug of hot water.
Storing
You can store your lemon water in a large pitcher in the fridge or in mason jars if you're adding different flavourings. I prefer the mason jar method because then all you have to do is grab your drinks from the fridge and they even have lids on them for easy transport. It will last in the fridge for about 5 days, but if you're adding other fruits and flavours, I'd recommend drinking it within 3 days.
Meal prep tools for this recipe
- My go-to for filtered water is this Brita pitcher.
- Grab some extra filters for your Brita pitcher.
- I love to use mason jars to let the flavours in the water mingle for longer since they come with lids.
How to Make Lemon Water 5 Ways
Ingredients
Base ingredients/Classic lemon water
- 8 cups filtered water
- 1 lemon, juiced
Strawberry mint lemon water
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
Herb lemon water
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
Citrus lemon water
- 1 lime, sliced
- 1/2 grapefruit, sliced
- 1/2 orange, sliced
Cucumber chia lemon water
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 2 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Juice lemon using a juicer, then add to water pitcher along with filtered water.
- Add any mix-ins of choice, then let sit for 30-60 minutes in the fridge so the flavours can infuse. You can drink the water before this time is up, especially if you are just enjoying classic lemon water, but letting it all sit will taste more delicious!
- Serve cold, and enjoy! Water can be kept in the fridge up to 3-5 days.
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