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• Ingredients
• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Make lemon or lime water
• Necessities

If you find it difficult to drink enough water every day, make lemon or lime water. Just put some lemons and / or limes in a carafe of water to make a refreshing and delicious drink. Lemon or lime water adds an elegant touch to a dinner party, and is also a tasty drink to drink during your day.

• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time (infusion): 2 to 4 hours
• Total time: 2 to 4 hours and 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lemons or 3 large limes
• 2 liters of water

For 2 liters of lemon or lime water

To step

Method 1 of 2: Make lemon or lime water

1. Cool the carafe. Place a large glass carafe in the freezer for several hours to a day before making lemon or lime water. This will keep the water cold longer. If you serve the water in a plastic carafe, it is not necessary to pre-cool the carafe.
   • Cooling the carafe gives it an icy look that works perfectly to cool guests down on a hot summer day.
   • You can also put glasses in the freezer so that your guests all get the most refreshing drink possible.
2. Cool the lemon or lime water. Place the carafe with the drink in the fridge. By cooling the water, the lemon and / or lime flavor will be absorbed well, and the drink will become colder. Cool the water for 2 to 4 hours.
   • Remember, the longer you cool the water, the stronger the flavor will be.
3. Add other fruits. Add some color and a strong flavor to the citrus water by adding a handful of fresh berries to the carafe. Wash the fruit gently and remove any stems. You can also slice fresh fruit and place it in the carafe. Consider the following fruits:
   • Strawberries
   • Pineapple
   • Fresh berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)
   • Oranges
   • Peaches or plums
   • Melon (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon)
4. Add fresh herbs to the water. Make your citrus water more interesting by adding fresh herbs before cooling the water. Grab a handful of fresh herbs and rub them slightly between your fingers to release flavorful oils. Don't forget to wash the herbs before using them.
   • Try mint, basil, lavender, thyme, or rosemary.
   • You can also add hibiscus flowers to give the water a soft pink color.
5. Give the citrus water a sweet taste. If you don't like the strong taste of the citrus water, you may want to sweeten it a bit before drinking it. Don't forget that you can naturally sweeten the citrus water by adding other fruits like strawberries or pineapple. Add a little honey to taste.
   • You can also stir agave nectar or grated ginger into the water to cover up the sour taste.

Necessities

• Large glass carafe
• Small knife and cutting board
• Spoon with a long handle
• Fine wire sieve (optional)