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Detox Water is a simple, refreshing fruit-infused water made with thinly sliced lemon, cucumber and orange, fresh mint leaves and a few slices of ginger.
Everything goes into a jug of water and chills in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight, before you drink it. Serve it chilled.
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Why you will love this detox water
- Fresh and light: citrus, cucumber and mint in water.
- Six ingredients: water, lemon, cucumber, orange, mint and ginger.
- Make ahead: chill it for a few hours or overnight.
- Summer drink: served chilled.
Ingredient notes
- Slice thinly: the lemon, cucumber, orange and ginger are all thinly sliced.
- Lemon seeds: remove them before adding the slices.
- Mint: 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves.
- Chill time: 3 to 4 hours in the fridge, or overnight.
Detox Water Recipe
A refreshing fruit-infused water of thinly sliced lemon, cucumber, orange and ginger with fresh mint, chilled for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
Ingredients
- 2 litres water
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- A small piece of ginger, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Fill the jug. In a jug of water, add the thinly sliced ginger, mint leaves, lemon slices, cucumber slices and finally the orange slices.
- Chill. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight.
- Serve. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (½ recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% |
| Sodium 56 mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17 g | 6% |
| Dietary Fibre 5 g | 18% |
| Total Sugars 10 g | |
| Protein 2 g | |
| Vitamin A 494 IU | |
| Vitamin C 70 mg | 78% |
| Calcium 105 mg | 8% |
| Iron 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium 429 mg | 9% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use and the fruit you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for perfect detox water
- Slice the lemon, cucumber, orange and ginger thinly.
- Remove the lemon seeds first.
- Chill it for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight, before drinking.
What to serve with Detox Water
Serve detox water chilled. For more summer drinks, try my Aam Panna and Orange Kiwi Slush.
Detox Water FAQs
What goes into detox water?
Water, thinly sliced lemon, cucumber, orange and ginger, and fresh mint leaves.
How long should detox water chill?
Refrigerate it for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight.
Should I remove the lemon seeds?
Yes. Remove the seeds before adding the lemon slices.
How much water do I need?
2 litres.
How many does this recipe serve?
It serves 2, at about 68 kcal per serving.
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