32 Easy Detox Water Recipes for You to Try Any Time of the Year
Not Just for Summer!
These delicious detox water recipes are not JUST to be enjoyed during the summer time! Also please don’t think about weight loss only – these recipes are also good for you in general, so even though ‘flat belly’ sounds good, a ‘healthy mind’ sounds better.
All these recipes have been taken from different places on the web, mainly because the pics looked absolutely gorgeous and I just knew they would be fairly easy to prepare.
1. Detox Water Recipe for Flat Belly
Mint never fails to be such a lovely ingredient when it comes not only to water but other recipes as well. I remember we used to have it on egg soup… it was the touch that made the soup a divine meal. Go figure!
INGREDIENTS
- 10 Mint, Leaves
- 1/2 cup Watermelon
- 1 Water, Filtered
PREPARATION
- 1. In a large jar add the watermelon – I suggest freezing the watermelon before hand
- 2. Add mint leaves
- 3. Add water
- 4. Allow to chill for 10 minutes before drinking
2. Detox Water Recipe for Liver
Via Zhou Nutrition
Honey and lemon are a marriage in heaven – they go so well together! Enjoy this recipe from Healthy Food House.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 lemon
PREPARATION
- Mix 1 tsp honey and 1 lemon in 1 glass of warm water. Drink in the morning on an empty stomach.
3. Detox Water Recipe for Rapid Weight Loss
Via 54 Health
Another weight loss recipe which should be enjoyed regardless. Very summery, very fruity, good for all year round.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 limes, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Water
PREPARATION
- In a half-gallon jar, or a 2 quart pitcher, layer the strawberries, cucumbers, lime slices, and mint leaves with the ice cubes. Fill jar or pitcher with water. Let chill for 10 minutes, and then enjoy!
4. Detox Water Recipe for Glowing Skin
Via The Indian Spot
Cucumber is definitely one of my favourite ingredients for detox water recipes because of the colour and the smell.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 10 mint leaves
- 8 cups of water
PREPARATION
- Slice 1 lemon, 1/2 cucumber and 10 mint leaves. Mix it in 6 cups of water and let it steep overnight. Sip on it the next day.
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5. Detox Water Recipe for Flat Belly
Via Stone Fire Grill
Flat belly we here come! No, seriously, apple and cinnamon together?? Any time!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large sliced apple
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3. Pitcher of ice water
PREPARATION
- When making detox water it’s important to let it sit in the refrigerator for at least two hours before drinking. This will allow the nutrients to seep into the water. When making detox water, many people recommend not eating the fruit afterwards. While eating the fruit certainly won’t harm you, it may not have the same flavor or pack the same nutritional punch as it did before.
6. Detox Water Recipe for Cleansing & Weight Loss
Via Lisas Plate
Cleansing the body is an important way to keep in top form. Watermelon, lemon juice, green tea and blueberries. Waterlicious!
INGREDIENTS
- Diced watermelon
- 1 tea spoon of lemon juice
- 1 bag of green tea
- A handful of blueberries
- 1L of water
PREPARATION
- Strain tea bag in hot water and cool. Pour over watermelon and blueberries and add lemon juice. Steep overnight and enjoy chilled.
7. Detox Water Recipe for Fat Flush
Fat flush is such a fancy way of saying flat belly, isn’t it? Blueberries and raspberries work well together. A lovely recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 3 cups water, purified
PREPARATION
- Add all ingredients to a large glass, cover with lid and allow to chill overnight in the refrigerator, drink throughout the day. Most importantly enjoy that fresh taste.
8. Detox Water Recipe for Daily Enjoyment & Cleansing
Via Everyday Roots
I personally prefer lime to lemon but this is a difficult one. Lemon is fantastic to add that touch even though lime can make it very zingy.
INGREDIENTS
- -1-2 liters’ of water, depending on how strong you want it to taste
- -Part of 1 watermelon or 1 cucumber
- -1 lemon or lime
- -A handful of fresh mint leaves (approximately 10-13)
- -Ice cubes
PREPARATION
- Slice up a good amount of watermelon into cubes, rind and all, and put them into a jug or pitcher. Cut 1 juicy lime into wedges and toss in with the watermelon. Add a handful of fresh, fragrant, mint leaves and pour in 2 liters of cool water, filling the jug all the way to the top. Let this sit overnight in the fridge and let all the yummy flavors steep and infuse the water. When you want to drink it, put in a generous helping of ice cubes, pour, and enjoy daily.
9. Detox Water Recipe for Glowing Skin
Via Marie Claire
The ingredients definitely make the jar glow. Give it a try and leave your comments below.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 gallon cold water
- 2 kiwis, sliced
- 6 strawberries, sliced
PREPARATION
- Mix all ingredients and leave to chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving. Discard after 24-48 hours or when fruit starts to taste bitter.
10. Detox Water Recipe for Weight Loss
Stunning photo. The fresh basil leaves will give this recipe that sophisticated touch.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 sliced cucumber
- Fresh basil leaves
- 5 strawberries halved
PREPARATION
- Just add sliced fruit and herbs to a carafe, fill with water, refrigerate, and let the flavors meld.
11. Detox Water Recipe for Staying Hydrated
Glorious looking glasses. Very nice for the summer – I use Splenda for sweetening things up but if you don’t need that sugary extra then you better do without.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ½ cups sliced strawberries
- 4 cups water
- 1 lime (optional)
- ¾ cup sugar substitute ( I used stevia)
PREPARATION
- In a medium bowl, mix slice strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours (overnight is best). Remove the strawberry mixture from the refrigerator and pour into a blender and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Pour the blended mixture through a mesh strainer set over a large mixing bowl; discard the pulp and seeds. Add the remaining 3 cups cold water to the pureed strawberries and mix well. Place the strawberry water in the refrigerator to chill or pour over ice and serve.
12. Detox Water Recipe for Your Summer
Via Skinny Mom
The carrots add a lovely touch to this recipe. Parsley is also a great green to add – very underrated in general when it comes to salads in my opinion. I love it!
INGREDIENTS
- 6 medium sized carrots, peeled
- 1 lemon, peeled
- 1 small cucumber, peeled
- ¼ bunch parsley, stems attached
- 2 small Granny Smith apples
- 2 small Fuji or Gala apples
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
PREPARATION
- Insert all ingredients into the juicer and serve cold over ice.
13. Detox Water Recipe for Reducing Stress
Via Diy Ready
Some people don’t like the ice when it comes to drinks so make sure to ask before serving these delicious drinks.
INGREDIENTS
- 10 oz of cold water
- Ice
- 1 strawberry sliced
- 2 mint leaves – diced
- 4 cucumber slices
- 2 slices of lime
PREPARATION
- I use my mason jar – but a normal large glass will do
- Mix all the ingredients together in the glass
- I wait about 5 minutes before drinking – allows time for all the flavors to marry
- Enjoy!
14. Detox Water Recipe for Hot Summers
Via Amazingly Tasty
Pomegranate has a very particular colour and we can’t underestimate how fantastic it looks when it comes to detox waters. The ginger will make this a stupendous drink because of its ‘bite back’.
INGREDIENTS
- One pomegranate
- Thick slice of ginger
- One lemon
- 2 cups (about 470 ml) of mineral water
PREPARATION
- Deseed a pomegranate.
- Combine the pomegranate seeds, peeled lemon, ginger, and half cup of mineral water into a blender. Blend for a while.
- Pour the liquid through a strainer to remove the pomegranate seeds.
- Add remaining mineral water and ice and the drink is done
15. Detox Water Recipe for Weight Loss
Via Ideal Shape
You might want to add a touch of nutmeg to the recipe below.
INGREDIENTS
- 2/3 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sliced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Juice from 1/2 lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
PREPARATION
- All you have to do is mix the ingredients together and microwave for about 30 seconds. Wait for it to cool to a comfortable temperature and drink! According to Ela Gale, if you drink it first thing in the morning when you wake up and last thing before you go to sleep at night – on an empty stomach both times – you’ll boost your metabolism and give your other healthy eating habits a helping hand.
16. Detox Water Recipe for Weight Loss
If you don’t have strawberries you can add any other type of berry you like.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 sliced orange
- 6 sliced strawberries
- 10 mint leaves
- 4 cups water
PREPARATION
- Place the sliced fruits and the mint leaves in a glass jar, pour the water and refrigerate for at least 1 or 2 hours (can even do overnight). The longer it sits, the more flavorful the water will be.
17. Detox Water Recipe for Weight Loss
Via Made To Glow
What a great looking drink – the mint leaves just add that extra touch – always!
INGREDIENTS
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Orange slices
- Mint leaves
- Water
PREPARATION
- Put slices of strawberries and orange into your jug or jar. You can put as little or as much fruits as you want.
- Fill your container with cold water then cover it. Leave in the refrigerator overnight. Your strawberry infused water will be refreshing and tasty in the morning.
18. Detox Water Recipe for Blood Sugar And Digestion
Personally I’m not very keen on kiwis, not sure why. I think the taste is too citric for me even though I find lemons to be truly out of this world. I suppose it’s one of those things…
INGREDIENTS
- 4 pieces of strawberries, sliced
- 1 peeled kiwi, sliced
- 10 pieces of mint leaves
- Water and ice
PREPARATION
- Place the sliced fruits and mint leaves into a pitcher.
- Add water and ice.
- Enjoy! Add more water as needed.
19. Detox Water Recipe for Daily Hydration
Via Tip Junkie
Very thinly cut cucumber can make the drink look more sophisticated in my view.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 limes, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Water
PREPARATION
- In a half-gallon jar, or a 2 quart pitcher, layer the strawberries, cucumbers, lime slices, and mint leaves with the ice cubes. Fill jar or pitcher with water. Let chill for 10 minutes, and then enjoy!
20. Detox Water Recipe for Digestive Health And Weight Loss
Sweet blueberries will be perfect for this drink. Eat them when finishing your glass.
INGREDIENTS
- 6 cups water
- 2 mandarin oranges,cut into wedges
- A handful of blueberries
- ice
PREPARATION
- Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and put in the fridge for 2-24 hours to allow the water to infuse.
- You can also squeeze in the juice of one mandarin orange and muddle the blueberries to intensify flavor a bit.
- Serve cold.
21. Detox Water Recipe for Fat Flush
Even though the image is fantastic I would use a plain, see through straw for this colourful drink. The colours are all within the fruit so no need for extra ‘distractions’.
INGREDIENTS
- 6 Raspberries
- 6 Blueberries
- 3 Slices of Lemon
- ½ Cup of Mango
- 8 oz of Water
- TONS of Ice
PREPARATION
- Place all the ingredients in a glass
- Stir and Enjoy
- Drink 3 times a day
22. Detox Water Recipe for Slimming Belly
Make sure to ask any guests if they are happy to have ice in their drinks.
INGREDIENTS
- Ice
- Water
- 3 Basil leaves roughly chopped
- 1 strawberry sliced
- 3 – 5 slices of cucumber
PREPARATION
- Combine all the ingredients in a large glass
- Let it sit for 5 minutes at least
- Enjoy
23. Detox Water Recipe for Staying Hydrated
Via Besr Foog
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INGREDIENTS
- 7 watermelon cubes
- 5 cucumber slices
PREPARATION
- Place the watermelon, and cucumber, in a 32-ounce Mason jar, and fill with 22 ounces filtered water.
- Stir, cover, and let it sit in the refrigerator 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor.
- Add ice, stick a straw in, and enjoy!
24. Detox Water Recipe for Slimming Down
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 Sliced Lemon
- 1 Sliced Lime
- 1/2 Sliced Cucumber
- Pitcher of Water
PREPARATION
- When making detox water it’s important to let it sit in the refrigerator for at least two hours before drinking. This will allow the nutrients to seep into the water.
25. Detox Water Recipe for Refreshment And Nourishment
Via Soup Addict
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups watermelon, sliced into 1″ cubes
- 1 lime, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1/2 red grapefruit, sliced and quartered
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 12 mint leaves
- 2 quarts water
- ice
- sparkling water (optional)
PREPARATION
- Combine the fruit, cucumber, mint leaves and water in a large pitcher.
- Place in the fridge and let infuse overnight.
- To serve, pour infused water into glasses filled halfway with ice. Spoon in a piece or two of fruit for show, and top with a splash of sparkling water (optional).
26. Detox Water Recipe for Daily Hydration
Via Diy Ready
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 limes, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Water
PREPARATION
- In a half-gallon jar, or a 2 quart pitcher, layer the strawberries, cucumbers, lime slices, and mint leaves with the ice cubes. Fill jar or pitcher with water. Let chill for 10 minutes, and then enjoy!
27. Detox Water Recipe for Fat Flush
Via Diy Joy
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INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 3 cups water, purified
PREPARATION
- Add all ingredients to a large glass, cover with lid and allow to chill overnight in the refrigerator, drink throughout the day.
28. Detox Water Recipe for Getting Skinny
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INGREDIENTS
- 3 Slices of Green Apple Sliced
- 3 Slices of Cucumber
- 8 oz of Water
- TONS of Ice
- Small bit of mint
- 2 Slices of Lemon
PREPARATION
- Place all the ingredients in a glass
- Stir and Enjoy
- Drink 3 times a day
29. Detox Water Recipe for Reducing Stress
Via Diy Ready
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INGREDIENTS
- 10 oz of cold water
- Ice
- 1 strawberry sliced
- 2 mint leaves – diced
- 4 cucumber slices
- 2 slices of lime
PREPARATION
- I use my mason jar – but a normal large glass will do
- Mix all the ingredients together in the glass
- I wait about 5 minutes before drinking – allows time for all the flavors to marry
- Enjoy!
30. Detox Water Recipe for Fat Flush
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INGREDIENTS
- Water
- 1 Lime
- 1 Green Tea Bag
- ¼ Cup of Mint Leaves
PREPARATION
- Fill a large mason jar ( about 24 oz of water) – add tea bag ( I do a cold brew)
- Allow to sit in the fridge for 30 minutes
- Cut up lime and chop up mint
- Place in the water
- Cover and take out tea bag
- Place in the fridge for 30 more minutes
- Enjoy!
31. Detox Water Recipe for Getting Refreshed
Via Sweet CS Designs
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 gallon water
- 2 blood oranges, rinds washed well and sliced thin
- 1 lemon, rind well washed and sliced thin
- 1 lime, rind well washed and sliced thin
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 4 pods cardamom
- 2 cups ice
PREPARATION
- In a large pitcher, mix ingredients.
- Let sit at least 2 hours.
- Cover and refrigerate when not drinking to prevent mold growth or spoilage.
32. Detox Water Recipe for Clear Skin
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INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz of cold water
- 3 Slices of Lemon
- 2 Mint Leaves
- 3 Slices of Cucumber
PREPARATION
- Place all the ingredients in a glass
- Stir and Enjoy
- Drink 3 times a day