Here are a few recipes for drinks that are not plain water but are not filled with preservatives:
1) Green Tea Citrus Spritzer
- Ingredients: Brewed green tea (cooled) 8 oz, fresh lemon juice 1–2 tsp, cucumber slices, mint leaves, sparkling water
- How to make: Pour cooled green tea over ice, add lemon juice, cucumber, and mint, then top with sparkling water.
- Why it’s detox-friendly: Green tea provides antioxidants; cucumber and mint add refreshing flavor without sugar.
2) Ginger-Lemon Detox Tea (iced or hot)
- Ingredients: Fresh ginger (1–2 inches, sliced), lemon juice 1–2 tsp, water, honey or stevia optional
- How to make: Simmer ginger in water for 5–10 minutes, strain, then add lemon and optional sweetener. Chill for iced or enjoy hot.
- Why it’s detox-friendly: Ginger supports digestion; lemon adds vitamin C and brightness.
3) Mint Sparkler
- Ingredients: fresh mint, lime slices, small amount of sugar and sparkling water, ice
- How to make: Add lime slices and mint together with a bit of sugar and top with sparkling water.
- Why it’s detox-friendly: Ultra-hydrating and cooling.
4) Coconut Raspberry Water Cooler
- Ingredients: Coconut water, Raspberry tea and Ice
- How to make: Brew tea. Add Ice and coconut water
- Why it’s detox-friendly: Coconut water provides electrolytes; Raspberry tea adds antioxidants.
5) Apple-Juice Spritzer
- Ingredients: Apple Juice, Sparkling water
- How to make: Juice and sparkling water. Serve over ice if desired.
- Why it’s detox-friendly: Helps with hydration with natural sugars coming from fruit.
6) Celery, apple cider and Lemons
- Ingredients: Celery stalks, apple, lemon slices and sparkling water.
- How to make: Combine Juice apple juice and sparkling water. Add lemon slices and a celery stalk.
- Why it’s detox-friendly: Celery is hydrating; pairs well with crisp apple and citrus.
7) Hibiscus-Ginger Cooler
- Ingredients: Hibiscus tea, fresh ginger, apple slices.
- How to make: Brew hibiscus tea,add thin ginger slices and apples; sweeten with sugar if needed.
- Why it’s detox-friendly: Vibrant color and flavor; hibiscus is rich in polyphenols.
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