Strawberry Lemon Loaded Water

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cold water
• 1/2 cup Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 4 slices Lemon slices
• 2 cups Ice, or as needed

Instructions

1. Add the strawberries to a pitcher and press them gently with a muddler or wooden spoon just until juicy; do not puree them.
2. Add the lemon juice and cold water and stir well.
3. Add lemon slices and ice, then let stand 5 minutes before serving so the fruit flavor disperses.
4. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Chef's Notes

NEEDS_IMAGE_REVIEW LOADED WATER NOTE “Loaded water” is a 2026 social-media term, not a scientific nutrition category. These recipes keep water as the primary ingredient and add flavor deliberately rather than stacking multiple powders or supplements. STORAGE For the best flavor, prepare fresh. Refrigerate fruit-based versions and use within 24 hours. Do not leave cut fruit in a warm tumbler for long periods. HYDRATION NOTE Plain water remains an excellent default for everyday hydration. Electrolyte products are optional and should be used according to their label directions; more is not automatically better.

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