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The perfect easy and healthy drink, this lime water recipe with mint looks beautiful and tastes extraordinarily refreshing.

I’ve been on a years-long quest to find drink alternatives to soda that are thirst-quenching and healthy at the same time. This lime water is my new favorite option!

This infused water tastes fantastic and feels fancy, even though it takes only 5 minutes of hands-on time. Ready to get started?

How To Make Lime Water

For this lime water recipe, I wanted to add a little flair (as per usual), so I’ve also added some fresh mint from my garden. The mint adds an aromatic flavor that’s a fitting balance to the lime. You could omit it if you don’t have any or don’t love mint, but I’d recommend it!

To make the lime water, here’s all you need to do:

Thinly slice a lime. Place the lime and fresh mint in the bottom of a pitcher.
Use a wooden spoon to muddle (lightly mash) the limes and mint to release their juices.
Add 8 cups of cold water and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

How Long Does Lime Water Last?

The flavor of lime water gets better over time. It’s great after refrigerating for 1 hour, and even better after refrigerating for 2 to 3 hours. You’ll find the flavor is still great after refrigerating for 1 day.

After more than 1 day in the refrigerator, however, the flavor does become a little bitter due to the lime. I’d recommend drinking this lime water within about 1 day of making it.

This is easy if you’re serving it at a party, but if not, it’s a good way to motivate yourself to drink more! You could also make a smaller batch if desired.

Benefits of Lime Water

Drinking lots of water is always a good thing, and drinking lime water scented with a little mint makes it seem like something special. It makes lime water a great substitute for soda or other sugary drinks. It has no sugar at all, just fruit, herbs, and water!

If you’re worried about the effects of lemon or lime juice on your tooth enamel, you can drink your water through a straw to avoid contact with your teeth. You can also use less lime overall.

Flavor Variations

This water uses a handful of fresh mint, and it’s so much more fun to grow it yourself! I grow herbs all summer long, so I also like adding a handful of basil.

Here are a few other infused water recipes and flavor variations you might enjoy:

Dietary Notes

This lime water recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free, naturally sweet, and refined sugar-free.