Keto Ginger Lemon Detox Drink
This refreshing Keto Ginger Lemon Detox Drink has anti-inflammatory properties, is Squeaky Clean Keto friendly, and has only 1g carbs per serving!
This refreshing Keto Ginger Lemon Detox Drink has anti-inflammatory properties, is Squeaky Clean Keto friendly, and has only 1g carbs per serving!
- Carbohydrate 0.658037500282194 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0.0305000004675651 g
- Protein 0.0289750000124257 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (8g)
- Sodium 0.0762500000326991 mg
- Sugar 0.627537499814629 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 2 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine the water, lemon zest, and ginger in a large stainless saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and then remove from the heat.
- Cover and steep for 4 hours.
- Strain the liquid into a large container or pitcher, and throw away the solids.
- Stir in the lemon juice.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Serve hot or iced.
Boiling citrus juice destroys delicate aromatic compounds instantly. Avoiding this error preserves the bright top notes of fresh lemon. Proper extraction relies on separating the heat application from the raw juice addition.
- Use a stainless steel saucepan to prevent metallic reactivity with the acid in the citrus.
- Peel the lemon zest thinly, avoiding the bitter white pith entirely.
- Bring the water, ginger, and zest to a boil, then immediately remove the pan from the heat source.
- Steep the covered mixture for four hours to extract the maximum amount of gingerol compounds into the water.
- Stir the fresh lemon juice into the strained liquid only after it cools.
- Store the batch in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Flavors concentrate further by the second day as the gingerols fully permeate the liquid. Reheat portions gently on the stove without letting the beverage reach a rolling boil.
