Looking for a simple drink that’s easy to whip up? This lemon water recipe is oh-so-refreshing and straightforward to make. This isn’t your basic water with lemon recipe, though—it has a secret ingredient that makes it so delicious! It only requires four ingredients! It’s perfect for all your parties, showers, BBQs, and events throughout the year! Make it with me!

Citrus Lemon Water

I host many parties and events and always serve this lemon water recipe.

I purposefully keep all the ingredients to make this on hand so that if I am ever in a pinch, I can make a batch and serve it to a thirsty crowd!

Everyone who tries this recipe out loves it and asks for it in their recipe box.

I am so happy to share it with you, too, so you can add it to your favorites!

Here’s What You’ll Need

• 1-gallon water
• 2-3 cups sugar
• 2 Tablespoons citric acid
• 2 Tablespoons lemon extract
• 1 lemon, sliced

What is Citric Acid?

Citric Acid is such a versatile powder to have in your kitchen. 

Citric acid is found naturally in citrus fruits, especially lemons and limes. It’s what gives them their tart, sour taste.

Because of its acidic, sour-tasting nature, citric acid is most commonly used as a flavoring and preserving agent, especially in soft drinks and candies.

It adds the perfect amount of tartness to this lemon water recipe! I pick mine up locally at Oson Gygi.

If you give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, or snap a photo and tag it with @TheAlexDaynes on Instagram!  I love to see what you’ve been cooking. It always makes my day!

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Other Lemon Recipes to Try

• Crispy Lemon Salmon
• Greek Lemon Rice
• Honey Apple Lemonade
• Lemonade Ice Cream Pie
• Lemon Bars