Metabolism-Boosting Ice-Water Elixir
A refreshing twist on plain water, this ice-water elixir is infused with lemon, mint, and ginger for a hydrating boost that supports wellness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cold water (filtered)
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
- 5–7 fresh mint leaves
- Tiny pinch of sea salt
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- Handful of ice cubes
Instructions
- Give the lemon and ginger a light squeeze before dropping them in your glass.
- Add the mint, salt, and loads of ice.
- Pour the water in slowly and stir.
- Sip slowly, maybe outside on your porch if you’ve got one.
Notes
Add cucumber slices for extra flavor. For an afternoon pick-me-up, add a pinch of cayenne or sweeten with honey or agave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hydration, weight loss, healthy drink, detox water, refreshing beverage