Your hydration directly effects your metabolism. If you want to rev up your metabolism, then you should be drinking an optimal amount of water every day. Water is involved in pretty much every function in the body, so if you’re dehydrated, it affects you metabolism. Almost 80% of your muscle consists of water, so if you’re dehydrated, your muscles’ ability to burn calories slows down. If that wasn’t enough, when you’re dehydrated your body’s ability to mobilize fat as a fuel source decreases! So, the bottom line, if you want to rev up your metabolism, you must must must be drinking adequate water!
Drinking plain water all day can get boring. Which is why I created this Lemon Ginger Water recipe!
In a blender add:
> The juice of 2 large lemons
> 4 cubes of fresh ginger root – remember to remove the skin!
> A couple drops of stevia sweetener
> A dash of cayenne pepper
> 3 to 4 cups of water
Blend everything for a few minutes, then pour over a strainer to remove the chunks of ginger.
Combined this concentrate with a gallon of water!
I pour it into four separate water bottles and keep it in my fridge at all times so I can grab it and go!
~Chalene
What is a “cube” of ginger?
think of a cube a little larger than a cube of sugar 🙂
I love this recipe and it is helping me to get in my daily water quota, as lately I’ve needed something with some flavor in these winter months to make it more appealing! Thank you Chalene!
you’re welcome Kaitlin!
try cucumber lemon water—sooooo refreshing!
Chalene, when you say blend…do you mean blend it in a blender and then strain…or are you just stirring it to blend?
blend it in a blender
chalene this sounds delicious, I’m definitely going to try this !
I was drinking this then some how got out of the habit will get back in! I think because I was making it in one big container and it was a bit much for me 🙁 DUH I should read the instructions first!
Is it OK to drink the whole gallon in a day?
actually yes, you want to work yourself up to that amount, but it is okay
I just bought some ginger on sale yesterday and was thinking oh I can do Chalene’s water but couldn’t remember it exactly from Snap. Thanks for the recipe!!!!!
you’re welcome!
This is so good! When I first came across the recipe I was like “hmm I don’t know about that” but it’s so good! It tastes like healthy lemonade!!
I love these ingredients! I will have to give this recipe a try.
yes! let me know what you think 🙂
You need to add a pinch of good quality mineral salt to your water. It acts as a transport to your cells and holds the water. Plus you get a boost of minerals
Nice! I love this tip!
I’ll try using Celtic salt since it has extra minerals naturally 🙂
Would Sea Salt work?
Can you give a better measurement of the ginger root you used? Not sure how much 1 cube is – let alone 4…
so think a little bigger than a cube of sugar 🙂
I have been drinking lemon ginger water for awhile, I just slice the lemon ,peel the ginger and throw it in a jug of ice water, have never added cayenne pepper though, will have to try that. I find it to be very refreshing .
Does this taste good as a tea?
Yes actually!
how long does this last in the fridge if you make it in bulk?
Great question! Someone else asked that too 🙂 I’ve found it lasts about a week
Is that just based on taste or does it go bad? I have a bunch that I made up and didn’t finish. Am drinking this morning and not sure that it tastes much different?
I don’t have fresh ginger or lemons but want to make this tonight. Would ginger and lemon essential oils (100% pure-no carriers) have the same effect? Actually, lemon essential oil, because it’s derived from the rind, doesn’t contain the acid of the juice that wears down tooth enamel.
as far as I know, that would have a different effect… from the research I’ve done and dentists I’ve spoken to, the water is fine to drink all day as long as you wait about 30 mins to brush your teeth after you drink it
How often to you drink the lemon ginger water. .i also added fresh turmeric root for inflammatory issues
Would powdered turmeric work and how much would I put in?
Hi Chalene! If I make double or triple this amount for a big water dispenser how long does it keep in the fridge?
I’ve found about up to a week 🙂
Do you have to add the sweetner?
no of course not, you can alter it to work best for your taste buds
Didn’t add the sweetener and added the strained concentrate to a gallon pitcher and added the remainder of the water. May have not been as diluted as it should be but tasted super yummy!
I just started making this water! I love it! It is really helping me get my water intake in. I love the cayenne kick!!!
Also -I love your snapchats! You are so funny and informative! I look forward to them! Thank you!
Awe! thanks Teri!
Hi just wondering if it would be good to boil the ginger and use the boiled water. Is there more of a benifit?
I’m not sure if there is more benefit to doing it that way… I would go with whatever option tastes better to you 🙂
I just made this and it’s delicious! So you make a gallon of this every single day? Does it last more than a day in the fridge? I’m really excited for your Beta test group. Wanted to get a head start on the water to help train my brain 🙂
Yes! It will last up to about a week in the fridge 🙂
I just made this, Yum! It’s super light in color. Hope I made it correctly. So add the whole batch to an empty gallon jug, and fill the rest with water? Wasn’t sure the concentrate to water ratio. Thanks Chalene!
so the recipe I provided is to be combined with 1 gallon of water… but you can also tailer it to your taste buds
Hi Chalene! I just made it for the first time 🙂 I think I added too much cayenne 🤗 It’s really good though, thank you for sharing! I was making it and my husband asked what I was doing and I told him it was from you and he says “oh it’s in the Bible then” 😂 I said, of course, Chalene is a genius and always right 😍
I made mine in a Vitamix, I strained it but nothing came out, is this normal? I blended it for a while so there were probably no pieces of ginger left, lol!
that’s totally fine! I always tell people to strain it because not everyone’s blender is as powerful as the vitamix 🙂
I use my vitamin too…because of thjs I toss my lemons in peeled & seeded. I still strain but there’s very little “remains” in the concentrate!
Gale, do you toss 2 whole lemons in the vitamix???
Would you recommend the vanilla, the clear, or the lemon stevia sweetener in this recipe?
probably either the plain or lemon one
Adding these ingredients to my Kroger Click List right now!! Can’t wait to try it!
Chalene, I do not like stevia. Is it needed? Is there benefit other than to sweeten? Thanks.
no it’s not needed… you can use an alternative sweetener… one you like. I just use stevia because it has a lower insulin response. However you can alter the recipe so that it works better for your taste buds.
Due to personal taste I left out the stevia and went light on the cayenne pepper. It is delicious and refreshing. Thank you!
OMG, this is my new favorite! I’ve tried all kinds of flavored waters and they’ve always been just ok. I have the hardest time getting enough water in. I loved this so much I just made a second batch! <3
Totally random question… I have a bag of limes (thanks Costco). Thoughts on a batch of this but using limes in place of the lemons?
you could totally do that!!! i think it would be yummy!
I have seen you have alternative way of making this ( it’s been on your Snapchat before)
What is that recipe? Love the snaps! They are great entertainment 💕
Just made it! So yummy! I’m already really good about drinking water, but I like the added flavors and I know that the ginger and lemon have added benefits too! Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing. My husband cannot stand plain water. I expect him to be pleasantly surprised! 🙂
Oh my! I cannot wait to try this tonight!!!!
It sounds great, looking forward to making the water.
This recipe is my favorite!!
Thank you this recipe is amazing
Love this. I have also added ACV.
I believe ginger can heal our bodies. I never thought of intaking it on a daily basis. This is something I will definitely start doing today!
Thank you for sharing, I hit a Plato and I hate it hopefully this will work
We have been making a big jug of iced green tea, but I’m going to try this instead! Thanks for sharing this recipe Chalene!
Thank you sooooooo much for this recipe! I have been searching for a ginger recipe! Going to try it tonight.
Do you have another option to add a couple drops of instead of “stevia” sweetner? Could I substitute with honey or cinnamon?
I’d recommend not using honey because of the grams of sugar it would add. But cinnamon would work!
THANK YOU for sharing your amazing recipe! Love this energy boost!
Thanks, Chalene, I’ll add this with your credits and contact to my upcoming cooking class!
I’ll add this to our summer refreshers when coming in from outdoor farm chores.
It if ok to use ground ginger?
I think so… but i don’t know the health differences between the 2
I have ground ginger. Would it have the same effect? Or should I pick up the fresh ginger?
fresh is better, but try the powder out and see if you like it 🙂
Sounds Delish….I will have to mix some up today. I’ve needed something different! Thank you!
Very good Charlene I usually hate the taste to ginger but this is absolutely delicious
Yay! so happy you like it!
This may seem like a crazy question, and I apologize if someone already asked this. Do you add it to an entire gallon of water or is your concentrate part of the gallon? Are you following this ? lol!!
you add it to the entire gallon
I bet you could freeze the concentrate in ice cube trays then pop the “ice cubes” in to glasses of water. Then you don’t have to worry about it going bad. My mom used to do that with lemon juice if we had too many lemons.
Yes! totally!
I love you, Chalene. You bring me lots of joy. 😘😘
I tried this reluctantly, but LOVE it! I never had a problem with plain water so I didn’t see the need to “embellish” it. I don’t use any stevia and I add more than the dash of cayenne but I really like the kick from the ginger and cayenne! Thanks for the recipe! Laura
Hi Chalene,
I’m sure someone might have asked this question already, but how many times a week should you drink the ginger and lemon water?
I drink it daily
Do you drink 4 of these a day?!?
Yes! I drink 4 bottles a day 🙂
We Tried the lemon ginger water and both my daughter and I love it
that’s awesome!
All the ingredients you are using are very good for overall health. Love this recipe!! This is a winner Charlene!
Ya! so happy you like it!
Thanks, I’ll give it a go.
Going to try this! Thank you!
You’re welcome! 🙂
Hi Chalene!
Does the lemon ginger water break a fast?
Thanks!
Angie
No! I’ve drank it on all my fasts.
I’m definitely going to try this. I love to use ginger for his ability to stop bloating and gas. Thanks Chalene
YES!!! 🙂
I am thinking of making the concentrate, and then freezing it in an ice cube tray, and then adding an “ice cube” to my plain water bottle each time. Do you think freezing it would affect the nutrients negatively?
I love this idea!
made my list and making today! I get so bored drinking plain water, and this looks like the boost I need!
Just curious…can the Stevia be substituted with raw honey?
The Honey will add sugar to the water… so I recommend stevia.
Love it. I normally drink lemon water in the mornings or I squeezed half a lemon and drop a pinch of cayenne pepper on it and then swallow it. This recipe brings it together plus adds the benefits of ginger. I loved it, and loves to “punch” the cayenne gives to it. Thank you!
Yes! So GOOD!
Can I use ginger essential oil instead of ginger root?
Not sure… I’m not familiar with ginger essential oil
I want to make this today but i already have a hard time drinking 8 cups of water. How many days can this stay in the fridge?
It will last in the fridge up to a week
Is this a water I can drink during a fast or will it mess it up? Doing the beta test and just wondering! Thanks for sharing!
Yes! I drink this water on the fast and still have great results!
Chalene – I want to try the recipe, but I thought we were trying to stay away from artificial sweeteners. Is Stevia ok to use?
Charlene this water recipe is amaaaazing !!! Light & refreshing. Thank you so much for sharing it 😁
Please excuse the typo Chalene predicta text 😒
Thank you for sharing the ginger water recipe!!! I love it
I’m interested in the difference of using fresh ginger root and ground “processed” ginger? Thanks
either would work, I would go with what tastes better to you 🙂
Chalene, I really love the lemon ginger water. This recipe really keeps me satisfied. Definitely will have this on hand when I’m fasting!!
I need to try the cucumber next. Love making my own flavored water.
Thanks For All You Do For Your TRIBE!!!!!
Needs more than 2 drops of stevia but it’s the best afternoon pick me up on the planet!
I love this, sans the cayene. Its allowed me to really increase my water intake. However, it is messy adnd time consuming. Can i make several gallons at a time and drink over several days? How long will this last in a closed jug?
it lasts up to a week in the fridge 🙂
This is so great! It has helped me replaced diet or zero colas and flavoured sparkling water! Thanks for sharing!
I add Apple cider vinegar to mine. 😁
How does this affect the flavor?
I’ve made some changes including adding a lot more water and recently eliminated diet soda. I like drinking water for the most part, but sometimes, I just miss that change of flavor by having a soda, which is why I’ve been researching the flavored waters – especially ones that will help with weight loss. I read that it was OK to use ground ginger root – but no real directions on that. Should it be placed in some sort of tea bag to be added? I found that it ended up at the bottom of the pitcher but when stirred up into the water, it becomes somewhat overwhelming to the flavor. Suggestions?
I am making the Detox for me and two of my bffs…… 👍🏻😉🙌🏻
How large are your “cubes” of ginger?
about an inch by an inch 🙂
Made this tonight and it is soooooo good!!! Will be making this weekly from now on!
I’ve been drinking your Ginger water for about 2 months. For some reason I can’t seem to choke down a plain bottle of water, but I literally can chug this water all day long! It’s got the kick I need and the flavor. I don’t even miss my dr. pepper. Some people might be able to relate to how huge that is. I am so ready to jump on the one3one train!
Suzanne! Your comment made my day!
Sounds good. I will definitely give this a try. Thank you for sharing this.
You’re welcome!
On some of the websites it says only drink it for a month. Do you drink everyday 365 days a week?
Yep- pretty much most days of the week.
I just made this and it tastes great but very subtle flavor. Is that normal or did I dilute too much? Thank you!
I haven’t tried this yet but will. Is it ok for diabetics?
Yes! Very low in calories and hardly any carbs
Are there other water recipes?
We have blogged about other waters. Just search the topic on our blog.
Do I have to strain the concentrate? I don’t mind a little chunkiness in my water.
Yes. Straining is best
Why a dash of cayenne? I don’t do spicy. If it isn’t for flavor, then what purpose does it serve?
We like the zing of the pepper. Omit if you don’t want a little heat:)
You can also pour the concentrate into a glass French press. It’s got a built in strainer. Then just pour a little into each glass of water. 🙂
Love the recipe. Thank you!
Why must you peel the Ginger? Is it ok to ingest?
You don’t have to. Many people just don’t clean it well or have trouble straining it out.
I have been drinking ginger, lemon, and turmeric root for over 3 months and I have lost fat from around my waist and have lot of energy during my workout. Everyone is saying how good I look
I love all of these ingredients! I have used them in hot water to kick a cold to the curb by adding only a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon of honey. Then say “bye bye” cold!
I don’t like stevia, can I use honey instead? Or is it better to leave stevia out all together?
sure. raw honey is best
Hi Chalene, I love lemon ginger water, so I’m going to try your suggestion to drink it more. I’m curious why you recommend removing the skin of the ginger root? Normally lots of nutrients are stored in the skin of vegetables and fruits. I usually leave the skin on whether a smoothy or in cooking, but I’d love to hear your take.
We only say that because many people don’t clean them well, and it’s harder to blend/strain. It is not mandatory to peel first.
Can the lemon ginger portion be made in larger bataches and frozen (in concentrate form)?
Ps- I am a One3Oner!
YEP!
Hi! I just got Beachbody inn Demand in November and love your Turbo Fire workout! It’s my favorite! Could I use organic powdered ginger instead of 4 cubes of ginger root? Just curious. Hopefully this will help me with losing weight as well! My goal is 30 pounds 😀
Yes
How much ginger should I use if it’s minced?
Maybe 2-3 TBS.
What store can I find cubed ginger
Buy it fresh and think a cube of sugar x’s 4
All grocery stores have it. Its in the vegetable section.
How many ounces of this should you drink per day ?
However much you like. There’s no limit. Many of us drink 40 oz per day.
Instead of the stevia can I add honey?
Can you use lime?
Yes
a gallon is 16 cups plus 4 cups of water. How are you getting 20 cups of water into four water bottles
We are not. Pour some off into bottles, then do the same the next day and beyond until it is gone.
I just do water and sliced ginger…no sweetner or lemon…I love it
This is very good and I made it into hot tea. I sweeten it with a bit of honey. . . Yummy!
What are the nutritional values of this recipe?
Very minimal calories
I used my juicer instead of the blender. Works great!!
NICE!!
I added some apple cider vinegar to the mix. It’s good for you and delicous.
NICE!
When you say “some”, how much apple cider vinegar do you add? I’ve been reading about benefits of apple cider vinegar for weight loss. (It doesn’t sound good, but I’ll give it a try.) Also wondering about bottled water. I’ve recently read about bottled water containing tiny bits of plastic that remain in your body causing health problems. Would filtered tap water be oK? If so, could I just refrigerate the concentrate? If so, how much concentrate would you add to an 8 ounce glass of water?
Just about 2 TB on the ACV. Start with 1 and see how you do. Also- we wrote all about the dangers of plastic in this article. https://blog.131method.com/the-dangers-of-plastic-water-bottles/
It’s best to filter your own water and use stainless steel water bottles.
xoxo
Yum!! My new favorite go-to. No more trying to force feed myself a gallon of water every day. Thank you for this!
Can I use ginger powder?
Yes, but it’s always best to use fresh, when you can:)
Chalene, My question is on the Lemon Ginger Water, is it possible to make this ahead in the blender and then freeze? Or does freezing deplete the nutrients? Thank You for being amazing
It shouldn’t deplete the nutrients:)
My husband and I have decided we are addicted to your recipe for ginger water. It is delicious and has become a part of our daily life. Thank you.
So glad!!
Do you have to drink it all in one day?
No- over the course of a couple days:)
What is a cube of ginger? 1 oz? 1 Tbs? 1 cup?
Love it !!! Thank Chalene
I just made this and it’s wonderful! Thank you!
Just tried for the first time. Love it!!!
YAY!!
Lemons always go bad, can I use Lemon concentrate?
We prefer fresh:)