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The perfect easy and healthy drink, this lime water recipe with mint looks beautiful and tastes extraordinarily refreshing.
I’ve been on a years-long quest to find drink alternatives to soda that are thirst-quenching and healthy at the same time. This lime water is my new favorite option!
This infused water tastes fantastic and feels fancy, even though it takes only 5 minutes of hands-on time. Ready to get started?
How to make lime water
Lime water couldn’t be simpler to make! Of course, in this recipe, I wanted to add a little flair (as per usual), so I’ve also added some fresh mint from my garden.
The mint adds an aromatic flavor that’s a fitting balance to the lime. You could omit it if you don’t have any or don’t love mint, but I’d recommend it!
To make the lime water, here’s all you need to do:
- Thinly slice a lime. Place the lime and fresh mint in the bottom of a pitcher.
- Use a wooden spoon to muddle (lightly mash) the limes and mint to release their juices.
- Add 8 cups of cold water and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Sip this one within a day
The flavor of lime water gets better over time. It’s great after refrigerating for 1 hour, and even better after refrigerating for 2 to 3 hours. You’ll find the flavor is still great after refrigerating for 1 day.
After more than 1 day in the refrigerator, however, the flavor does become a little bitter due to the lime. I’d recommend drinking this lime water within about 1 day of making it.
This is easy if you’re serving it at a party, but if not, it’s a good way to motivate yourself to drink more! You could also make a smaller batch if desired.
Why drink lime water?
Drinking lots of water is always a good thing, and drinking lime water scented with a little mint makes it seem like something special. It makes lime water a great substitute for soda or other sugary drinks. It has no sugar at all, just fruit, herbs, and water!
If you’re worried about the effects of lemon or lime juice on your tooth enamel, you can drink your water through a straw to avoid contact with your teeth. You can also use less lime overall.
How to grow fresh herbs
This water uses a handful of fresh mint, and it’s so much more fun to grow it yourself! I grow herbs all summer long, and it’s one of the most satisfying things to run out to the garden and harvest a few herbs.
You don’t even need garden space. You can just grow herbs in pots as long as you have a sunny ledge! And adding herbs to your cooking is a healthy flavor addition, without adding calories.
More fancy water recipes
If you like this lime water recipe, here are a few other water recipes you might enjoy:
- Fruit Infused Water Recipe
- Lemon Water Recipe
- Easy Mint Water Recipe
- Strawberry Water
- Cucumber Lemon Water
This lime water recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free, naturally sweet, and refined sugar-free.
Lime Water Recipe with Mint
The perfect easy and healthy drink, this lime water recipe with mint looks beautiful and tastes extraordinarily refreshing.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 cups 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lime
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
- 8 cups (64 ounces) cold water
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the lime.
- Add lime slices and mint leaves to bottom of a pitcher.
- Use a wooden spoon to lightly muddle (mash) them several times to release the juices.
- Add the cold water.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, more if time. Flavor is best within 1 day.
