Lemon Water is a hydrating, refreshing, and detox-friendly drink loaded with health benefits. It is usually made with lemon slices, or freshly squeezed lemon juice and filtered water and is consumed either warm or cold. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make healthy Lemon Water with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe below to show the making process visually clear. This Lemon Water is one of the best alternatives to sugary drinks to quench your thirst throughout the day, especially during summer. A glass of Warm Lemon Water in the morning may aid in good digestion, cleanses, and promotes weight loss.
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What is Lemon Water?
Lemon Water is a healthy and refreshing drink loaded with vitamin c and antioxidants. It is usually prepared with fresh lemon slices or juice and filtered water. This Lemon Water can be an alternative to plain water, or sugary drinks like tea, or coffee to satiate your thirst. And it also helps to detoxify and cleanse the toxins from the body.
Adding a splash of fresh lemon juice or a few slices of lemon to drinking water has a lot of health benefits. Consuming a glass of warm lemon water in the morning helps to ease bowel movement and digestion. Also, drinking this water before a meal avoids you eating a large amount of food that helps in the weight loss journey.
This Lemon infused water can also be customized with other addins like honey, and mint for additional flavors. Overall, there are a lot of benefits to embracing this drink and a good reason to drink more water.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this healthy Lemon Water are basic and simple. Let's see what are they below.
- Lemon - Few slices of fresh lemon and you could use any variety that's handy to you
- Water - Filtered cold or warm water
- Optional Add-Ins - You could also use some mint leaves, and honey for healthy add-ins. And these ingredients are optional so you can add or skip it
For the detailed ingredients list please check out the recipe card below.
How to make Lemon Water?
The recipe I have shared here is healthy Lemon Water that can be made in under 5 minutes. As most of you know, lemons are a good source of vitamin c, and consuming fresh lemon water has a lot of health benefits.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this drink but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Wash and Slice - Wash 2 medium-size lemons and cut them into small circular slices
- Add and Mash - In a large pitcher, add the lemon slices and slightly mash them with a wooden spoon
- Pour and Refrigerate - Pour the water and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour. And now the refreshing and healthy drink is ready for you to taste and enjoy
- Serve - Serve this water as a healthy alternative for water, tea, or coffee
Tips
- Lemons - Even though I have added 2 lemons here, you can reduce it to 1 lemon for a less citrusy and tangy flavor
- When to drink - You can serve this drink as a healthy alternative to tea, coffee, or sugary drink. Consuming a glass of warm lemon water in the morning on an empty stomach may cleanse and detoxify the body
- How to drink - Drinking this water more frequently may erode the enamel of the teeth, so it is better to take it through a straw or rinse your teeth with plain water after consumption
Benefits
What are the benefits of Lemon Water? Is it good for you? Whether to consume it hot, warm, or cold? These are the most popular questions that pop into our minds. According to experts like Healthline,
- Weight loss - Drinking a lot of water before a meal helps you to intake less amount of food that's good for weight loss. So it is considered one of the best weight-loss strategies
- Promotes Hydration - Drinking water and keeping your body hydrated is a must for healthy living. If you are not a big fan of plain water, then this lemon water does the job of water that keeps you hydrated throughout the day
- Digestion - Citric acid in lemon may help to break down and digest food easily
- Prevent Kidney Stones - Citic acid in lemon makes urine less acidic and helps to break small stones
- Alternative to sugary drinks - A healthy alternative to sugary drinks to quench your thirst
Warm Lemon Water Benefits
Drinking warm Lemon Water in the morning keeps things moving, and stimulates good digestion in many people. However, health experts say it doesn't matter if it should be hot, warm, or cold. Whether it is warm, cold, or hot the benefits are the same.
Side Effects
Though Lemon Water is safe to drink in general, frequent intake may erode tooth enamel. So it is better to use a straw to consume such kinds of drinks or rinse your mouth after consumption.
Calories
This Lemon Water that I have shared here contains 10 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you have extra add-ins. You could also find the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Storage Suggestions
This Lemon Water stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to a day. But leaving it for long may release intense flavor and sometimes turns bitter. So I recommend making a fresh batch for every day to enjoy the freshness. If you don't want to make a big batch, then I suggest adding 2 lemon slices or 1 tbsp of lemon juice to an 8-ounce water bottle. And sip whenever you feel thirsty.
Servings Suggestions
This healthy water can be served as an alternative to sugary drinks like coffee, tea, juice, or water to quench your thirst. A glass of Warm Lemon Water in the morning on an empty stomach keeps things moving and aids in good digestion. It also cleanses the toxins from the body.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar lemon drinks recipes below and more at healthy drinks recipes and summer drinks recipes.
- Cucumber Water
- Aguas Fresca
- Honey Lemon Tea
- Lemon Ginger Tea
- Lemon Ginger Water
- Lemon Juice
- Lemonade
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Pink Lemonade
- Homemade Electrolyte Drink
Lemon Water Recipe Video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Lemon Water Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a healthy drink at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Lemon Water and its Benefits
Ingredients
- 2 Lemon, reduce to 1 lemon for less citrusy flavor
- 6 cups Water
Instructions
To make Lemon Water
- Wash 2 medium-size lemons and cut them into small circular slices
- In a large pitcher, add the lemon slices and slightly mash them with a wooden spoon
- Pour the water and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour. And now the refreshing and healthy lemon water is ready for you to taste and enjoy
Video
Notes
- Lemons - Even though I have added 2 lemons here, you can reduce it to 1 lemon for a less citrusy and tangy flavor
- When to drink - You can serve this drink as a healthy alternative to tea, coffee, or sugary drink. Consuming a glass of warm lemon water in the morning on an empty stomach may cleanse and detoxify the body
- How to drink - Drinking this water more frequently may erode the enamel of the teeth, so it is better to take it through a straw or rinse your teeth with plain water after consumption
Nutrition
FAQ
It is a healthy and refreshing drink loaded with vitamin c and antioxidants. It is usually prepared with fresh lemon slices or juice and filtered water. This infused water can be an alternative to plain water, or sugary drinks like tea, or coffee to satiate your thirst. And it also helps to detoxify and cleanse the toxins from the body.
yes, it is loaded with vitamin c and antioxidants, helps in good digestion, promotes oral health, and helps in weight loss and hydration.
It is best considered to consume first thing in the morning to enjoy its health benefits. However, you can also sip this drink throughout the day to satisfy your thirst.
The recipe I have shared here contains 10 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you add extra addins. You could also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Enjoy!
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