A healthy drink recipe, quick to prepare, with no added sugar! Detox water has everything to seduce us. We can vary it endlessly! I love sipping it all day long as soon as the sun shows its first rays...
Detox water is typically the kind of drink we want to enjoy when the temperatures rise! It's fresh, thirst-quenching and really very easy to prepare.
What is detox water?
This is THE trendy, healthy and fruity drink. It is a mixture of fresh water and fresh fruit, nothing more! No need for syrup or sugar. There is no added sugar inside (only the fruit). It is neither a lemonade nor a fruit juice, but a water that naturally flavors itself when it comes into contact with the fruit immersed in the jar.
The very positive side of this drink is that it is full of vitamins and antioxidants, something to cool off and do your body good at the same time.
How to prepare a detox water?
To quickly prepare a detox water, you need a large glass or a mason jar jar (with a handle it is very practical). The advantage of the jar is that it has a lid where you can plant a reusable steel straw (more ecological and sustainable).
We mainly use fresh water. You can filter it beforehand with a piece of activated carbon, but it is optional. Pour the water into the jar or large glass.
Then just cut 1 lemon, sliced and add it to the water. Then we complete with the fresh fruits of our choice (depending on the season). Here I added some raspberries, it's delicious! You can also add some mint for an even more refreshing drink.
All that remains is to leave it at a minimum 30 minutes in the refrigerator while it macerates a little, the fruits will be able to reveal all their aroma. I also recommend adding very ripe fruits, it will be even better...
Ideas for variations / substitutions for this recipe
Sparkling water : to replace still water, why not try making a detox water with sparkling water?
Coconut water : if you like its sweetness, do not hesitate to vary by using it instead of still water
Lime : to change lemon, use lime!
The perfect fruits for a detox water : strawberries, blueberries, blackcurrant, orange, grapefruit, kiwi, peach, apple but also cucumber!
Other recipes to try
If you like this kind of fruity drinks, then I advise you to also take a look at these recipes: the Detox green juice, Detox beet juice, Strawberry mango pineapple smoothie, the Strawberry rhubarb lemonade.
If you make this recipe, don't hesitate to tag @liliebakery on Instagram so I can see your cute drinks!
- Fresh water
- 1 citron jaune
- + other fresh fruits of your choice
- Mint leaves (optional, for even more freshness)
- You must bring a small jar, fill 3/4 with fresh water.
- Cut the lemon into slices and add it to the jar. Add any fresh fruit of your choice, whole or diced or sliced. Optional: add mint leaves.
- Leave to macerate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator so that the water has time to aromatize ... It can be kept for 24 hours. We can taste the fruits afterwards!
Very refreshing!
Perfect for this summer!
mmm it's so good! I'm pleasantly surprised, I didn't think fruits and vegetables could infuse so much! I tried strawberry/lemon/mint, and it's to die for! perfect when it's hot!
Thanks Cathy, yes it's a perfect drink for summer :)