5-Minute Lemon Ginger Water
A light, low-calorie drink mixing fresh ginger and lemon to support hydration and flavor.
Equipment
- 1 mug or glass large enough to hold about 8 oz water
- 1 Small knife to peel & slice ginger and cut the lemon
- 1 grater (optional) if you prefer grated ginger to sliced
- 1 teaspoon for optional honey or sweetener
Ingredients
- 1 cup (8 oz) | water | either hot (but not boiling) or cold
- 1 large lemon organic if possible juiced + 2 slices for garnish
- 1 inch knob fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced or grated
- ½ tsp raw honey or stevia optional for taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ginger and lemon: peel ginger, slice or grate; cut lemon in half, juice, reserve slices for garnish.
- Add sliced or grated ginger to your mug or glass.
- Pour hot (not boiling) or cold water over the ginger. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes (steeping lets flavors release).
- Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice.
- Stir. Garnish with lemon slices. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger rather than powdered if you can — flavor and some active compounds are stronger.
- If water is too hot, it can kill some beneficial compounds in ginger or lemon; let it cool a little.
- Adjust strength: more ginger = stronger taste and more pungent heat; less = milder.
- If you dislike raw lemon’s sharpness, reduce juice or add a bit of sweetener.
- Rinse your mouth with plain water after drinking if you’re sensitive to acidity (protect tooth enamel).