Homemade Vitamin Water

Refresh and hydrate with this easy homemade vitamin water, a natural and flavorful alternative to store-bought beverages. Bursting with slices of lemon, cucumber, strawberries, and fresh mint leaves, this recipe transforms plain water into a nutrient-packed elixir. Perfectly customizable, it includes optional superfood powders like acai or spirulina for an extra health boost and a touch of honey for sweetness. Prep it in just 10 minutes, let it chill to infuse the vibrant flavors, and enjoy a chilled, antioxidant-rich drink that’s as beautiful as it is beneficial. Ideal for staying hydrated, detoxing, or impressing guests, this vitamin water is the perfect complement to a healthy lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Filtered water
• 1 medium (sliced) Lemon
• 0.5 medium (sliced) Cucumber
• 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
• 5 whole (hulled and sliced) Strawberries
• 2 teaspoons Honey (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoons Superfood powder, such as acai or spirulina (optional)
• 1 cup Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Wash all fruits and herbs thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or residue.

Step 2

Slice the lemon, cucumber, and strawberries into thin rounds, and set them aside.

Step 3

In a large pitcher, add the sliced lemon, cucumber, strawberries, and mint leaves.

Step 4

Optional: If using honey, dissolve it in a small amount of warm water before adding it to the pitcher along with the optional superfood powder.

Step 5

Pour the filtered water over the fruits, herbs, and optional ingredients in the pitcher.

Step 6

Gently stir the ingredients together using a spoon to release the natural flavors.

Step 7

Add ice cubes to the mixture and stir lightly once more.

Step 8

Cover the pitcher and refrigerate the vitamin water for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse (up to 12 hours for a stronger taste).

Step 9

Before serving, gently stir the mixture again and optionally strain the water if you prefer to remove the solid ingredients.

Step 10

Pour into glasses, garnish with additional mint leaves or fruit slices if desired, and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2398.2 grams (2398.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	104

Total Fat 0.60g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 13mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 26.60g	10%
Dietary Fiber 3.90g	14%
Total Sugars 18.20g
Protein 2.20g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 326mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.5%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 88.2%