Aromatic Ginger & Citrus Water (My Go‑To Summer Drink)

As the days started getting warmer, I found myself craving something light, refreshing, and hydrating. I opened the fridge, spotted a few lonely pieces of ginger and citrus, and decided to try making an aromatic infused water. The result surprised me: slightly spicy, and refreshing. Since then, I have been experimenting with different combinations: rosemary with bay leaves, ginger with lemon only, and even a simple citrus‑only version. As summer picks up, I will keep trying new blends… and you should absolutely feel free to play with your own ingredients too.

Ingredients

• 1l of water
• 30gr fresh ginger
• 2/3 slices of fresh lemon
• 5/6 mint leaves

Process:

1. Boil the water: Use a kettle or a pot on the stove.
2. Prepare the ginger: Peel it and slice it into thin pieces to release more flavour.
3. Slice the citrus: Wash the lemon thoroughly, then slice it.
4. Combine everything: Place the ginger, lemon slices, and mint into a tea can or heat‑resistant jar. I used fresh mint from my balcony garden, but you can find it in the supermarket as well.
5. Pour the hot water: Once the water boils, pour it over the ingredients.
6. Let it infuse: Allow the water to cool down to room temperature, then place it in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
7. Serve chilled as a refreshing drink.

Variations to try

• Ginger + Lemon + Orange for a sharper, more energising flavour
• Rosemary + Bay Leaves + Ginger + Lemon for a herbal, aromatic twist
• Only Citrus for a sweeter, softer infusion
• Add cucumber for extra freshness

Tips

• The longer it sits, the stronger the flavour becomes.
• You can refill the jar once with fresh hot water — the ingredients still have flavour left up to a maximum of 3 times.
• Use organic citrus when possible, since the peel is infused too.

Gallery

• Image 1 Ingredients

• Image 2 Final Result