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Hit-the-Spot Lemon Water

Makes: 6 to 8 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 1 to 8 hours
 
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Hit-the-Spot Lemon Water

Ingredients

  • 4  lemons, sliced
  • 1-1/2  cups firmly packed fresh mint or basil leaves
  • 6  to 8 cups bottled water or tap water
  • 6  to 8 cups ice cubes
  •   Fresh mint or basil sprigs

Directions

1. Place lemon slices in a large pitcher. Carefully rub the 1-1/2 cups mint leaves between the palms of your hands to slightly bruise the leaves. Add to the pitcher with lemon. Pour in water. Cover and chill for 1 to 8 hours.

2. Strain lemon-water mixture. Discard herbs. Divide lemon slices and additional fresh mint or basil sprigs equally among 6 to 8 tall glasses or pint-sized canning jars. For each serving, add 1 cup of ice cubes; fill with the lemon water. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 6 to 8 servings
  • Calories 11,
  • Total Fat (g) 0,
  • Saturated Fat (g) 0,
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g) 0,
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 0,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 8,
  • Carbohydrate (g) 4,
  • Total Sugar (g) 1,
  • Fiber (g) 1,
  • Protein (g) 0,
  • Vitamin A (DV%) 0,
  • Vitamin C (DV%) 34,
  • Calcium (DV%) 1,
  • Iron (DV%) 1,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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