Next time you entertain, your guests will love it if you set out a pitcher of Refreshing Lime Water with mint. Its my favorite way to stay hydrated.
Drinking lime water:
Do you really need a recipe for lime water? Nope. You just squeeze some lime juice into some water. Voila!
The reason I took the time to make, photograph, and write about lime water is because I have found that a ton of people have never tried lime water and it's my goal to convince you to make it.
I know there are some folks out there who love to drink water and get as much or more than they should on a daily basis. I'm not one of those people. I'm a coffee addict. I pretty much have to force myself to drink water and the only time I really want it is usually way past the point of dehydration.
I have found that I absolutely love water with fresh lime juice. When that wonderful green citrus flavor comes through, I can and will drink a ton of water (well, a lot more than I usually do).
Why this recipe works:
Lime juice, water, and mint. It's such a simple combination, yet wonderfully refreshing.
This simple easy recipe works because it makes your ice water more refreshing and flavorful. When I drink water with lime juice, I tend to drink a lot more water than I usually would.
Plus, there are always great benefits to adding citrus to your diet like extra vitamins. It's not just the flavor boost!
Quick tips:
- We love having lime water to drink at all times. Buy a big bag of limes from Costco, juice them all up at once, and then freeze the lime juice into single serving cubes. Once frozen, you can store in a resealable plastic freezer bag or container.
- If making a pitcher of lime water, add lime slices and lots of sprigs of fresh mint but be sure to save extra to garnish the glass.
I love hearing from my readers! Be sure to leave me a comment below and let me know what you think.
Full Recipe Instructions
Refreshing Lime Water
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (5 limes)
- 10 cups water
- Ice
- Fresh sprigs of mint
- lime slices
Instructions
- Squeeze juice from limes and remove any seeds. Combine with ice water. Garnish with lime slices and sprigs of mint, if desired.
- To make lime ice cubes, just freeze the juice in ice cube trays (I use silcon trays) and pop a frozen cube in a tall glass of water.
Notes
Quick tips:
- We love having lime water to drink at all times. Buy a big bag of limes from Costco, juice them all up at once, and then freeze the lime juice into single serving cubes. Once frozen, you can store in a resealable plastic freezer bag or container.
- If making a pitcher of lime water, add lime slices and lots of sprigs of fresh mint but be sure to save extra to garnish the glass.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
This post was originally published in January 2015 and has been updated with more information and tips. It's such a simple recipe, but I know you'll love it!
Pat
Delicious! Thanks for posting.
Humphrey McDunklestein
I feel dumber having read this and the comments
Krissy
Not gonna lie. I felt dumb for posting it. But, for whatever reason, people hadn't thought to make it.
SHANIKA
There's nothing more refreshing than flavored water! Lime has such great benefits!
Michelle
It's been so hot out I'm trying to find new cold drinks to try (hey can't turn the oven on, so why not make drinks!) I'll have to give this one a try asap!
Laura
Yes, this is part of my morning routine! A big glass of lime water before yoga and another after, it really helps me start the day right. I never thought about freezing the juice though, such a great idea!
Beth Pierce
What a great way to cool down on a hot summer day! So crisp and refreshing; yum!
Elaine
I think I will need to make A LOT of this water because the summer is promising to be hot and this water looks just perfect for that. Can't wait to try it!
george
Going to have to try this , our lime tree produces so much fruit that we gave away over sixty fruits last week
Krissy
What I wouldn't give for a lime tree!
laurie Johnson
Lime and cucumbers are so so gooooooodddd!
Mmmmmmm
I have not tried it but it looks good
Apple berry 26
This method was incredible, You should try lemon cubes in lemonade it's great!!!!
Shinee
This sounds like a great idea, Krissy! At one point, I was addicted to Mountain Dew, now I'm proud to say I love water. 🙂 The naturally flavored water got me started. I love lemon water, love cucumber water. I've tried many fruits, but I don't think I tried lime. Can't wait to try it now!
PS: I do the same bulk juicing with my lemons too.