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Lemon Water

Refreshing crisp and bright lemon water starts your day off right! Add fresh invigorating lemon to your crystal clear water for a wonderful lemon infused water! Try any of our side dishes!

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Lemon Water

Lemon water is an enjoyable way to make sure you get all the water you need each day!

Enjoy lemon water alone or in combination with other fruits and herbs. I’ll review some common combinations momentarily.

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Refreshing crisp and bright lemon water starts your day off right!

Here’s What You’ll Need:

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  • Water – Fresh and Clean!
  • Lemons – Yellow and beautiful! Use the freshest ones you can find!
  • A Container – anything from a mason jar to a pitcher to keep in your refrigerator

It’s Easier Than You Think!

You’ll LOVE how EASY this is and it SAVES money, tastes great and is even good for you!

Here’s an Overview of How To Make This!

  1. Collect the zest of two lemons and place in the pitcher
  2. Place Lemon Slices Into Your Pitcher or Jar.
  3. Squeeze a Few of the Lemon Slices Before Placing Into the Pitcher.
  4. Fill With Water and Place into the Fridge for At Least 30 mins up to 4 hours.

You’ll LOVE how EASY this is and it SAVES money, tastes great and is even good for you!

Frequently Asked Questons (FAQ’s)

What Are The Benefits of Lemon Water?

Since this isn’t a health site, I’ll go with the known items about lemons. They are a terrific source of vitamins and minerals and besides that, they taste GREAT! What a great way to save some money!

How Do I Know If Lemons are Fresh?

Look at the lemon, does the rind look plump and fresh without discoloring? If so, you are on the right track!

Do I Wash the Lemons Before Putting Them In The Water?

You will want to give your lemons a good rinse with fresh water before using. You just don’t know where that lemon has been.

How Long Can The Lemons Stay In The Water?

Remove the lemon slices after 4 hours. You can squeeze them into your current glass of water or just discard them.

Can I Use a Sparkling Water to Make My Fruit Infused Water?

Absolutely yes! Just understand that you’ll want to make smaller quantities because the bubbles leave the water pretty quickly.

What Other Flavors Go With Lemon Water?

Lemons go GREAT with some other flavors! Try one of these combos today!

  • Blueberry Lemon
  • Lemon Rosemary
  • Lemon Mint
lemons in water

Tips and Tricks

  • Use the freshest lemons you can.
  • Squeeze some of the lemons so that you’ll get the most flavor and color from them .
  • Allow the lemons to infuse for at least 30 minutes. Leave them in the pitcher for up to 4 hours but remove them after that.
  • Save the infused water in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Try mixing your lemon water with other flavors like blueberry or raspberry.
  • Do you prefer sparkling water? No problem, use that instead of regular water.
  • You can learn all kinds of great info about blueberry nutrition at the California Citrus Council.

PRO TIP: For a fancy twist, dip the rim of the glass in colored sugar. It’s beautiful and adds a bit of sweetness to your day.

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pitcher of lemon water

Lemon Water

Refreshing crisp and bright lemon water starts your day off right! Add fresh invigorating lemon to your crystal clear water for a wonderful lemon infused water! Try any of our side dishes!
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Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon infused water, Lemon water
Prep Time: 5 minutes
resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 15kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Lemon slices – reserve ¼ Cup
  • ½ Gallon Water

Instructions

  • Pour ¾ Cup lemon slices into the bottom of a pitcher or container (like a mason jar) that you will keep your infused water in.
  • Squeeze the remaining ¼ Cup lemons and put them into the pitcher.
  • Pour ½ gallon of water over the lemons and stir.
  • Place the pitcher into the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Pour into glass and garnish the water with some fresh lemon slices. Feel free to use ice.

Notes

  • Use the freshest lemons you can.
  • Squeeze some of the lemons  so that you’ll get the most flavor and color from them .
  • Allow the lemons to infuse for at least 30 minutes.
  • Leave them in the pitcher for up to 4 hours but remove them after that.
  • Save the infused water in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Try mixing your lemon water with other flavors like blueberry or raspberry.
  • Do you prefer sparkling water? No problem, use that instead of regular water.
PRO TIP: For a fancy twist, dip the rim of the glass in colored sugar. Its beautiful and adds a bit of sweetness to your day.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Water
Amount Per Serving (8 0z)
Calories 15 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 25mg1%
Potassium 73mg2%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 28mg34%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Wendi is the writer, CEO and dishwasher at Loaves and Dishes! When not in the kitchen or behind the computer, you can find Wendi serving on International Food Conference Boards, Speaking at various conferences, Leading and Cooking for the local Arts Council's "Taste of Stokes" events or donating home cooked goodies to various local non profits such as the Danbury Songwriters and Stokes Partnership for Children. Wendi is also a Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree and serves on her town's board of councilmen.

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