How to Make Lemon Honey Water

Co-authored by Georgia Grey

Last Updated: December 8, 2022

Drinking plenty of water is a part of a healthy lifestyle, but it can get a little boring after a while. Mixing in some lemon juice and honey is a great way to add flavor to a glass of water -- and give it even more health benefits. In particular, lemon honey water is very soothing if you have a cold or cough. Mix up a simple lemon honey water by adding the ingredients to boiling water. However, if you want to have lemon honey water whenever you want, you can create a mix by infusing the honey with lemon flavor that you can then add to water. If you want your drink to be a little more soothing for a sore throat, add some sliced ginger in with the lemon before mixing in the water and honey.

Ingredients

Classic Lemon Honey Water

1 cup (237 ml) water
2 teaspoons (14 g) honey
1 medium lemon

Makes 1 serving

Lemon Honey Water Mix

1 cup (340 g) honey
2 lemons, sliced
Water as needed

Makes 24 to 48 servings

Lemon Honey Water with Ginger

1 lemon, sliced
1 1-inch (2.5-cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon (7 g) raw or local honey
8 ounces (237 ml) boiling water

Makes 1 serving

Method 1

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Preparing Classic Lemon Honey Water

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Juice the lemon. For the lemon honey water, you’ll need 1 medium lemon. Slice it in a half with a knife, and use a juicer to extract 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of juice.^{[1]
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- It’s best to use an organic lemon for the water.
- Lemon is a great addition to water since it's low in sugar and gives you a burst of vitamin C.
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Bring the water to a boil. Pour 1 cup (237 ml) of water into a small sauce pan. Heat the water on high until it comes to a boil, which should take approximately 5 minutes.^{[2]
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- You can also heat the water in a microwave if you prefer.
- If you don’t want to boil the water, you can use lukewarm water from the tap instead. For the best tasting drink, though, use filtered water. Keep in mind that you may need to stir the mixture a little longer when you add the honey to help it dissolve.
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Mix the honey and lemon juice into the hot water until the honey dissolves. Take the pot off the heat once the water is boiling, and add the lemon juice and 2 teaspoons (14 g) of honey. Stir the mixture well to ensure that the honey dissolves completely.^{[3]
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Pour into a mug and enjoy. Once the honey has dissolved, carefully transfer the water to a mug or teacup. Before taking a sip, it’s a good idea to test the water temperature by dipping a spoon in it. If the metal doesn’t get too hot, the water is ready to drink. Otherwise, let it sit for a few minutes to cool.^{[4]
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Method 2

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Creating Lemon Honey Water Mix

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Place some of the lemon slices in a jar. To make the lemon honey water mix, you’ll need a 16 ounce (473 ml) jar with a lid and 2 lemons that have been thinly sliced. Set some of the slices in a layer at the bottom of the jar.^{[5]
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- You can add some fresh ginger that’s been sliced to the lemon layers if you like.
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Cover the lemon with honey. Once the lemon layer is in place, drizzle about 2 tablespoons (43 g) of honey over the slices. Make sure to cover as much of the lemons as you can.^{[6]
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- If possible, use raw, local honey, which typically offers more antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.
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Repeat the process until you’ve used up all of the ingredients and close the jar. Continue adding lemon and honey layers to fill the jar completely. Place the lid on the jar, and secure it tightly.^{[7]
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Chill the jar in the fridge for at least 12 hours. Placing the mixture in the refrigerator allows the flavors to really meld. The lemon’s juices and acids will infuse the honey to get maximum flavor when you stir the mixture into water.^{[8]
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Add some of the mix to warm water and enjoy. Once the lemon and honey has chilled properly, remove the jar’s lid and scoop out 1 to 2 teaspoons (7 to 14 g) of the honey. Mix it into a mug with about 8 ounces (237 ml) of warm or boiling water depending on your preference, and drink it right away.^{[9]
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- You can store the remaining lemon honey mixture in your fridge for up to 2 months, so you can enjoy lemon honey water when you’re in the mood.

Method 3

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Whipping Up Lemon Honey Water with Ginger

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Place the lemon and ginger slices in a mug. For the water, you’ll need 1 sliced lemon and a 1-inch (2.5-cm) of piece of fresh ginger that’s been peeled and thinly sliced. Add the slices to the bottom of your favorite mug.^{[10]
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- You can add as much of the lemon and ginger to the mug as you’d like.
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Add the boiling water. When the lemon and ginger slices are in the mug, pour in 8 ounces (237 ml) of boiling water. Stir briefly to blend all of the ingredients.^{[11]
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- You can boil the water on your stovetop or in the microwave.
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Mix in the honey and enjoy. Add 1 teaspoon (7 g) of raw or local honey to the mixture, and stir well to ensure that it dissolves. You can let the mixture steep for a moment to ensure that the flavors are blended, but drink the water while it’s still warm.^{[12]
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