First Light Lemon

This one keeps things simple: cold water, fresh lemon, and an optional tiny pinch of sea salt. The lemon brings a clean, tart edge, while the salt rounds things out without making it taste like a salty drink. There’s no sweetness competing for attention, so it’s a good fit when you want something crisp and uncomplicated. Serve it cold, go easy on the salt, and adjust the lemon until it feels like your kind of morning.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Cold water
• 1/2 oz Lemon juice
• 1/16 tsp Sea salt (optional)

Make it

1. Add the fruit and herbs to a glass. Gently press soft fruit or herbs to release their flavor.
2. Stir in the juice, any optional salt or sweetener, and the water. If using sparkling water, add it last and stir once.
3. Add ice if you like. Let infused water stand for 5 minutes for a fuller flavor.

Benefits

A little care for your skin

That small squeeze of lemon contributes a little vitamin C, which your body uses to make collagen for healthy skin. It gives the water a fresh, tart edge at the same time.

Water with a reason to reach for it

Six ounces of cold water makes this a simple way to add to your daily fluids. Lemon supplies the flavor; the optional pinch of salt is a taste choice, so you can leave it out.