Easy-to-follow list of summer detox water recipes..
1. Cucumber + Mint + Lemon Water
Ingredients: ½ cucumber (sliced), 5–6 mint leaves, juice of ½ lemon
How to Make: Add all to 1 liter of water. Let it infuse for 2–4 hours.
Benefits: Very cooling, reduces bloating, aids digestion. Perfect for hot afternoons.
2. Saunf Water (Fennel Infusion)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon saunf (fennel seeds) soaked in 1 cup water overnight
How to Make: Strain and drink in the morning on an empty stomach.
Benefits: Naturally cooling, relieves gas and acidity, aids fat metabolism.
3. Tulsi + Lemon + Jeera Water
Ingredients: 5 fresh tulsi leaves, juice of ½ lemon, ½ teaspoon roasted jeera (cumin)
How to Make: Add to 1 liter of water. Steep for 1 hour.
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, improves digestion, detoxifies the liver.
4. Aam Panna Detox Water
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons homemade aam panna + a few mint leaves + 1 liter water
How to Make: Mix and ready to serve.
Benefits: Prevents heatstroke, cools the system, restore’s lost salts.
5. Watermelon + Tulsi Water
Ingredients: ½ cup watermelon cubes, 5 tulsi leaves
How to Make: Add to 1 liter of water and let it sit for 1–2 hours.
Benefits: Hydrating, rich in antioxidants, perfect for summer afternoons.
6. Bael Sherbet Water (Light Detox)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons bael fruit pulp, 1 liter water, optional mint or sabja seeds
How to Make: Blend pulp with water, add extras if you like, and sip slowly.
Benefits: Excellent for digestion, prevents heat boils, gut-soothing.
7. Sabja Seeds + Lemon + Mint Water
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon soaked sabja (basil) seeds, juice of ½ lemon, 5 mint leaves
How to Make: Add soaked sabja seeds to 1 glass water, mix with lemon and mint.
Benefits: Great coolant, reduces acidity, mildly filling (curbs cravings).
Tips
Infuse for at least 1–2 hours, longer for stronger flavor.
Store in glass or earthen containers for best cooling effect.
Avoid adding sugar — a few drops of lemon or tulsi enhance flavor naturally.
