Detox water is one of the most popular tools for weight loss to come around in a long time, and for great reasons. Not only can you drink detox water to lose weight, it tastes delicious and helps flush your body of toxins. (1)
Drinking water is one of the best things you can do for fast weight loss and better health, and it tastes delicious. It has no calories and fills your stomach so you don’t feel as hungry. Studies regarding water and weight loss have even shown that just drinking water raises your metabolism! (2)
Water is an important part of any diet and exercise program, as well as every other bodily function you can imagine. It’s a big part of your muscles, and is critical for energy production. If you want to ensure that you’ll always feel your best – drink lots of water.
Detox Water: The Top 25 Infused Water Recipes for Weight Loss
Here at Lose Weight By Eating, we know detox water and detox recipes! The best selling cookbook Lose Weight By Eating Detox Week, the popular Detox Week Weight Loss Plan, and the numerous Detox Smoothies that fill our website shows our commitment to healthy detox programs.
In this detox water article, we will share the 25 best detox water recipes, we will go over how to make detox water, and more.
In this Detox Water for Weight Loss article, you will find:
- What is Detox Water?
- How to Make Detox Water
- Top 25 Detox Water Recipes
- Benefits of Detox Water
- Detox Water Challenge
- Final Thoughts on Weight Loss Water
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What Is Detox Water?
Detox water is any infused water recipe that helps flush your system of toxins and improves your health. Some detox water recipes have beneficial ingredients which help your body in some ways (like boost metabolism), but the main beneficial ingredient is water.
What does detox water do? Although the jury is still out on exactly how much these drinks help remove toxins from your body, we can be sure that by drinking them, you are pumping your body full of vitamins and nutrients that will make you healthier, more beautiful and increase your energy.
Special Tip: Detox water is great to bring along with you and sip all day as a delicious hydrating treat.
To make it easier to take on the go, check out our Recommended Fruit Infused Water Bottles or see our list of the Top 5 Best Seller Fruit Infused Water Bottles.
With one of these infuser bottles, you can refill the water over and over again and the flavor of the fruits and herbs will still infuse into the water. It’s worth the $10-20 investment in your health!
Detox water can help increase metabolism and curb cravings.
See below for the 25 best recipes for detox water to lose weight.
How to Make Detox Water
Most infused water for weight loss recipes are made the same way, however in this article, we do have some detox tea recipes, and other hot detox drinks. So be sure to read the directions for each of the top 25 detox water recipes below.
For every detox water recipe below, the preparation steps are pretty much the same:
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water. Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
These ingredients are based on making in a 2 quart pitcher. If you plan on using a portable fruit infuser, you’ll want to scale down the ingredients by about half the amount or less for recipes with a lot of ingredients.
Most recipes for water infusion are made the same way, and it’s made extra simple when using a special bottle for infused water!
Below you will find the top 25 detox water recipes, and a water detox challenge.
Top 25 Detox Water Recipes
Most of these 25 recipes for water infusion drinks are Lose Weight By Eating original recipes. But we didn’t stop with just our recipes… check out other famous weight loss water drinks like Jillian Michaels Detox Drink below!
Here are some of the most popular detox water recipes we found to give you some ideas. Always feel free to experiment with new ingredients, and you’ll never be bored with water again.
In this section, you will find the following detox water recipes:
- The Original Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Detox Water
- Slim Down Detox Water Recipe
- Blueberry and Orange Detox Water
- Watermelon and Strawberry Mint Detox Water
- Metabolism Boosting Mango Ginger Water
- Raspberry Orange Detox Water
- Classic Cucumber Water
- Lemon Berry Detox Water Recipe
- Strawberry, Mint, and Lemon Detox Drink
- Skinny Detox Water Recipe
- Blueberry Lavender Water
- Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Soda
- Strawberry Detox Water Recipe
- Lemon Lime Detox Water
- Tropical Pineapple and Orange Infused Water
- Detox Lime Cucumber Mint Water
- Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Drink
- Lemon Water & Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink
- Jillian Michaels Detox Drink
- Aloe Water with Lime
- Citrus Cucumber Detox Water
- Cooling Peach Mint Water
- Lemon Ginger Detox Drink
- Pineapple Cucumber Water
- Detox Green Tea
Below you have the options to print out your favorite detox water recipe… and further below you will find a detox water challenge to help get you jumpstarted on weight loss.
NEW Bonus Detox Water Recipe!
Before we dive into the best detox water drinks… We want to share this new one with you.
Everyone loves strawberries, and everyone loves lemonade, so try out this strawberry lemonade detox water recipe!
Strawberry “Lemonade” Detox Water Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 strawberries washed and sliced
- 1/2 lemon washed and sliced
- 1 bunch 0.66 oz of mint, washed
- 2 liters 67 oz water
Instructions
- To a carafe or pitcher, add all the fruit and herbs.
- Use a muddler (or potato masher) to gently mash the fruit and herbs to release their flavors.
- Add the water, mix together, and let marinate for 2 hours in the fridge before serving.
Special Tips on Making Fruit Infused Water Recipes:
- Use a Fruit Infused Water Pitcher to make these drinks! The canister in the center of the pitcher will hold the fruit and herbs submerged. This will intensify the flavor!
- If you don't have a fruit infused pitcher, add 3 cups of ice to the top of the water. Do not mix, but instead add to the fridge. As the ice slowly melts it will keep the fruit submerged longer. This will intensify the flavor!
Nutrition
1. The Original Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Detox Water
This classic detox water recipe was first made famous by Audrey Johns on LoseWeightbyEating.com back in 2012. Since then it has turned into a worldwide phenomenon and has helped open up a new infused water craze.
Not only does this water recipe taste delicious (the apples and cinnamon in this recipe help make any day feel like Fall), it also has a lot of health benefits. The phytonutrients and antioxidants in apples may help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. (3)
And the cinnamon also has a lot of great health benefits, too, making this an ideal detox water recipe. (4)
Apple Cinnamon Detox Water
Equipment
- infused water bottle
Ingredients
- 1 Apple thinly sliced I like Fuji but pick your favorite (Cut away the seeds)
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Notes
Nutrition
This apple cinnamon detox water recipe helped jump start the infused water popularity! It boosts metabolism and curbs appetite!
More weight loss water recipes below, and our detox water challenge…
2. Slim Down Detox Water
This is a really popular infused water recipe that makes a good all around detox water. The tartness of the lemons is balanced with the unique, mellow taste of the cucumbers, and the sweetness of the grapefruits helps add a nice element of flavor.
The double serving of citrus in this tangy recipe helps provide a healthy dose of Vitamin C, which is full of antioxidants and has many amazing health benefits, including protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling. (5)
This metabolism boosting infused water for weight loss recipe uses fruits for detox water that will naturally help you burn more fat.
Slim Down Detox Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- ½ gallon purified water
- ½ lemon sliced
- ½ lime sliced
- ½ grapefruit sliced
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Use metabolism boosting fruits for detox water to help you burn fat faster!
More infused water for weight loss recipes below…
3. Blueberry and Orange Detox Water
This blueberry detox water recipe is as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to drink.
This detox drink is so delicious it will help you meat your water goal each day, you’ll naturally increase your metabolism and flush your system. This fruit water recipe was made to simply make water taste more delicious, and we can get behind that. But that doesn’t mean the other ingredients don’t do their part as well.
The mandarin oranges are packed full of Vitamin C which is known to increase metabolism and help tone up skin. (6)
The blueberries are packed full of antioxidants and fiber making them a super food that makes you healthier, more beautiful and best of all, they naturally curb appetite. (7)
Blueberry and Orange Detox Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 2 Mandarin Oranges cut into wedges
- Handful of blueberries
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Detox waters can help you drink more water, and therefore lose more water.
Find more detox water ingredients below.
4. Watermelon and Strawberry Mint Detox Water
This Watermelon and Strawberry Mint Detox Water recipe is one of my favorites, because I LOVE watermelon and strawberries!
Not only does watermelon taste delicious, it has a lot of great health benefits including: it helps lower blood pressure, improved insulin response and alleviate muscle soreness. (8)
Strawberries are filled with wonderful antioxidants, making this drink a nutritional powerhouse.
This may be the best detox water recipe for hot summer afternoons! It will help you stay hydrated. Try using in season detox water ingredients!
Watermelon and Strawberry Mint Detox Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon in /2 inch cubes lightly mashed
- 1/2 pint strawberries sliced in half
- 6 sprigs mint lightly crushed
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Keep your tastebuds happy and choose in season detox water ingredients!
Next is my most popular detox water recipe for weight loss!
5. Metabolism Boosting Mango Ginger Water
This is one of my most popular recipes on my Pinterest page, as well as on my blog. The taste is amazing! The ginger and mango gives this infused water recipe a terrific flavor, while providing some beneficial ingredients to make you feel good.
Mangos are not only known to boost metabolism, they also aid in digestion, help boost your memory and can even help increase your libido! (9)
This Mango Ginger Detox Water will do a lot of good things for your health, so make a big pitcher today and enjoy.
Metabolism Boosting Mango Ginger Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 inch Ginger Root peeled and sliced
- 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Mango
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
This is one of the most used, and popular detox water recipes! You can use frozen fruit to make this weight loss water anytime of the year.
Find more of the 25 best detox drinks for weight loss below…
6. Raspberry Orange Detox Water
This detox water recipe combines two of my favorite infused water ingredients, raspberries and oranges! Oranges are not only delicious, they provide a tremendous boost of vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant that helps fight inflammation, premature aging, and even helps fight the common cold.
If you’re starting a water detox challenge (more below!), it’s important to use different types of fruit so you don’t get bored!
This recipe makes a great summertime treat, so try making a batch of this fruit water on a hot day and you’ll understand what makes this drink so good.
Raspberry Orange Detox Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 thinly sliced orange
- 1 pint raspberries lightly crushed
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Keep your tastebuds guessing when on a water detox challenge, change up your fruits for infused water often.
Find more detox drinks for weight loss below…
7. Classic Cucumber Water
When it comes to detox water recipes, Cucumber Water is the king of them all. It was one of the first infused water recipes to appear at Day Spas and Health Clubs, and a huge amount of recipes are based on some variation of the original cucumber water.
Cucumbers contain a lot of healthy benefits, including vitamins, flavonoids, and other healthy compounds that fight inflammation, protect your brain health, and even freshens your breath! (10)
It’s important to choose organic cucumbers as they are ranked among some of the most contaminated foods for pesticide contamination.
Classic Cucumber Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
Instructions
- Clean, peel (or unpeeled depending on your preference) and cut the cucumber into 1/2 inch slices.
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
This simple infused water for weight loss can be drank as is, or you can add in some of your favorite fruits for infused water.
Find more infused water ideas below…
8. Lemon Berry Detox Water
This is a tasty flavored water recipe that combines a few very flavorful ingredients – lemons, blueberries, and raspberries. All of these fruits add a delicious flavor component to the recipes, in addition to providing plenty of vitamin C, an important antioxidant.
Lemon water is also one of my favorite homemade detox drinks.
This recipe makes a good party water recipe your friends will be impressed with and your family will love thanks to it’s cool colors.
The blueberries and raspberries in the water change the color of the water to a neat crimson/blueish color. With the bright yellow lemon slices mixed in, it looks like a neon party in a pitcher!
Lemon Berry Detox Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup raspberries fresh or frozen
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Next time you have a party or gathering, make a pitcher of fruit flavored water for your guests!
Try out our water detox challenge below…
9. Strawberry, Mint, and Lemon Detox Drink
Strawberries are a hugely popular detox water ingredient, and this recipe combines them with the best ingredients ever! The delicious sweetness of the strawberries is balanced with the tartness of the lemons, and the cooling mint flavor rounds it out perfectly.
This is one of my favorite detox drinks for weight loss! It’s simple and elegant, and so easy to make!
The best detox drink, is the detox drink you want to consume everyday! Try this crave-worthy infused water recipe today.
Strawberry, Mint, and Lemon Detox Drink
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- 15 strawberries quartered
- 5 mint leaves
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
The best detox drink, is the one you can enjoy everyday!
Find more detox recipes, and our water detox challenge below…
10. Skinny Detox Water
This is a really flavorful detox water recipe that combines a number of ingredients that not only taste great, but also have known metabolism boosting properties. It contains some of my favorite ingredients: lemon, lime, grapefruit, cucumber and mint – all full of healthy vitamins and antioxidants, as well as being packed full of wonderful flavors.
This recipe also makes a good one to put into a fruit infused pitcher since it contains so many ingredients, but you can also pack a good sized mason jar as well if you only need one serving.
To make 4 large servings of infused water in mason jars, divide the ingredients between three 3-cup Mason Jars, top with water and cover. Place in the fridge for 1-12 hours and enjoy
Skinny Detox Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 lime
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 sprig fresh mint
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
This is one of the best detox drink recipes, it’s charged with metabolism boosting and bloat reducing ingredients!
Try this detox drink recipe with a water detox challenge (see below!)
11. Blueberry Lavender Water
Here’s a really different concept for a detox water recipe – this one includes edible flowers! Are edible flowers good for you? The answer is YES!
Edible flowers are natural plants like any other vegetable or fruit, and some flowers contains special unique healthy nutrients that are beneficial to your body. (11)
The blueberries are rich in antioxidants and taste great as well.
Serve this unique detox drink at your party and you’ll be sure to give your friends something they’ll all remember. Just remember not all flowers are edible, so do your homework first.
Blueberry Lavender Water
Equipment
- fruit infusing pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Make this elegant, impressive water drink for weight loss anytime, and especially for parties!
Find a different kind of weight loss water recipe below…
12. Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Soda
It’s time to break that soda habit, and this drink was created to help you do just that. Read up on how your favorite pop is killing you, this post will give you all the gory details, but it’s not just about the negative, it clearly spells out a healthy alternative.
So next time you crave something bubbly, try this instead, we find most often it’s the bubbles we crave, not the flavor of the soda. Plus this one will help you lose weight and detoxify your body.
Apple Cider Vinegar is gaining in popularity due to it’s numerous health benefits, it naturally helps to detoxify your body. Paired with the lemon, a natural fat burner, and you have a soda pop that is actually good for you!
Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Soda
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar
- 64 ounces sparkling mineral water 2 quarts
- juice of 2 lemons
- Stevia or honey to taste
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
This detox soda can help increase fat burning, and curb your craving for soda!
Try this water drink for weight loss with a water challenge (below!)
13. Strawberry Detox Water
Strawberry detox water is easy to make, and delicious to drink. You can find frozen strawberries year round, so don’t fret if you are reading this in the middle of winter.
Strawberries are packed full of vitamin C, naturally increasing metabolism. They are also a natural anti-inflammatory, making them perfect for enjoying after a workout, reducing muscle soreness, opening up breathing passages and reducing bloat. (12)
Strawberry Detox Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Strawberry infused water is one of the best weight loss drinks… It naturally increases fat burning, curves your appetite, and reduces cravings.
When looking for weight loss water drinks, look for weight loss drinks with lots of vitamin C.
14. Lemon Lime Detox Water
Put down the fat storing, calorie and chemical packed lemon lime soda and pick up this fat burning, all natural homemade detox drink.
We love that this fruit water drink can be made at home and even while you’re eating at a restaurant! Next time you place your drink order ask for water and a small plate of lemon and lime wedges. Pair that with a healthy salad and you can call the meal a “win”.
Lemons and limes are packed full of fat burning, metabolism boosting, skin clearing and firming vitamin C. Paired with water (also a metabolism booster and known to clear up skin) you’ll look and feel amazing in no time, so drink up.
Lemon Lime Detox Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 lemon sliced
- 3 limes sliced
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
The best water drinks for weight loss are the ones that curb your cravings for unhealthy options. This lemon lime drink is perfect for curbing soda cravings.
Try this and other water weight loss drinks below…
15. Tropical Pineapple and Orange Infused Water
This tropical drink tastes like a vacation, but acts like a fat burning powerhouse! It’s the perfect drink to increase fat loss and if you drink it while on the treadmill you just might forget you’re exercising all together.
Pineapple and oranges pack this drink full of Vitamin C, naturally increasing metabolism, flushing fat and toning up your skin!
We love to drink this during and after a workout, it keeps your body burning fat long after your workout is over and also helps your body repair itself, reducing muscle soreness.
But don’t let all our exercise talk deter you from drinking this yummy water all day long (even on days you skip the gym) it will even help you increase your metabolism while you’re binge watching TV.
Tropical Pineapple and Orange Infused Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pineapple thinly sliced
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Orange and pineapples help make this flavored water recipe a tropical dreamland!
Find more water drinks for weight loss below…
16. Detox Lime Cucumber Mint Water
This is the perfect water recipe for cooling down on a hot day, it’s also great for a summer BBQ or bridal shower. Try serving this water drink for weight loss in a wine glass with a few frozen cucumber slices, and your guests will think you are one chic lady.
This is one of the best water drinks for weight loss, the lime increases fat loss. While the mint and cucumber reduces bloat.
Detox Lime Cucumber Mint Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 lime thinly sliced
- 5 inch cucumber sliced into rings
- 5 mint leaves
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
We love weight loss drinks that reduce bloat AND boost metabolism! And that’s why this is one of the best water drinks to lose weight
Try this and more weight loss water recipes below…
17. Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Drink
Apple Cider Vinegar is currently having it’s 15 minutes of fame, it’s gaining in popularity do to it’s numerous health and detoxification benefits. It removes toxins from the blood and liver and aides in digestion making it ideal for a detox drink.
This drink takes the super ingredient to the next level with bloat reducing cucumber, metabolism boosting lemon and headache relieving mint.
I’m a big fan of the flavor of vinegar, but don’t let that scare you off, I recommend you start slow, adding in just a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, working your way up after you get used to the taste.
Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Drink
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 lime
- 1 lemon
- 5-6 mint leaves
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Not all detox waters are created equally, this one takes it to the nest step with Apple Cider Vinegar.
Try out a water challenge… directions below!
18. Lemon Water & Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink
If a fast is what you’re looking for, this is the drink for you. Though we recommend a healthy diet as opposed to a fast, we felt this was an important drink to include.
This Lemon Water and Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink first became famous in 1976, in a book called “The Master Cleanser” and has been reintroduced in 2004 in a book called “Lose Weight, Have More Energy & Be Happier in 10 Days” and made famous by celebrities like Beyoncé and Jared Leto who use it to lose weight fast.
With this drink you skip all solid food for a week and only consume this drink, if you are looking for something this drastic (and you are under the care of a doctor) go ahead and try it, though a healthy diet will give you more long term results than a one week fast.
Lemon Water & Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp organic lemon or lime juice
- 2 tbsp organic maple syrup
- 1/10 tsp cayenne pepper
- 10 oz purified water
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients well and drink.
- Good hot or cold.
Notes
Nutrition
This detox water recipe is part of a larger plan… be sure to check with your doctor before using it in a fast.
More weight loss water drinks below…
19. Jillian Michaels Detox Drink
Jillian Michaels is a household name, her no nonsense style has inspired many to get off the couch and hit the gym. As a celebrity trainer, Jillian has the experience (and the abs) to prove she knows what she’s talking about when it comes to weight loss and fitness.
Here is a video of Jillian explaining this drink:
Jillian Michaels Detox Drink
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cranberry juice
- 1 dandelion root tea bag
Instructions
- Combine and drink.
Nutrition
I know what you’re thinking… and just because Bob Harper is an on camera cooking pal of mine, doesn’t mean know Jillian personally. Though her weight loss drinks pack a metabolism boosting punch!
20. Aloe Water with Lime
Most of us have had an encounter with Aloe Vera, most likely due to a bad sunburn, but have you ever made your own Aloe Vera Water?
Sure you can buy Aloe Water at your local health food store, but many people are eager to DIY and make their own. This post gives clear directions (with helpful, full color photos) to making your own Aloe Water at home.
Aloe isn’t just for your skin, when consuming this succulent you are packing your body full of nutrients that naturally increase energy and fight fatigue, all while helping to increase circulation and digestion. (13, 14)
Purchase food grade aloe gel, or scrape it out of an aloe leaf. I like to cut the outer casing on one side of the leaf, then scrape the gel into a bowl.
Aloe Water with Lime
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel food grade
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- Mix well before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
You can find weight loss in water consumption if you’re smart about it!
Try a water drinking challenge, we have directions below…
21. Citrus Cucumber Detox Water
Trying to beat the summer heat? This cooling detox drink will cool you down and help you look hot in your summer clothes!
This drink boasts liver cleansing and clear digestive tract in the vitamin C packed lemons and oranges (vitamin C also naturally increases metabolism!), along with breaking down body fat and toxins. Mint also aids in digestion and breaks down fat, all while cooling your body.
Lastly the cucumber helps reduce bloat and works together with the mint to help you cool off naturally… so next time someone tells you to “chill out” take their advice and make yourself a glass of this refreshing detox water.
Citrus Cucumber Detox Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 2 large oranges sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- ½ large cucumber sliced
- 1 handful of fresh mint
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Detox waters with citrus are my favorite! They pack so much vitamin C!!
For more weight loss drinks, and a water drinking challenge guide, see below.
22. Cooling Peach Mint Water
If you’re looking for a drink to help you make it through a hot day (or a hot flash) this is the drink for you. The water and mint act as natural air conditioning, cooling you down and keeping you cool for hours.
The water and mint also naturally suppress your appetite, so the next time you feel the craving for a sweet treat or an unscheduled snack, make yourself a glass of this Peach Mint Water. You’ll be slimming down in no time, all while increasing metabolism, hydrating and relieving bloat.
Peaches are packed full of natural sweetness and perfectly pair with the bloat relieving mint, if you like a sweeter drink, simply add a few frozen peach slices to your glass in lieu of ice.
Cooling Peach Mint Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 long sprig of Mint or a handful of leaves you can tie together with kitchen twine
- 10 frozen Peach Slices plus more to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
Try adding mint to your detox waters to help you cool down on a hot day.
For more recipes for detox waters, keep scrolling.
23. Lemon Ginger Detox Drink
This is one of those detox water recipes that not only tastes really good, but it has some very special qualities that may help you feel better and cleanse your body as well.
The lemon provides the sweetness in this recipe, while the ginger provides a unique flavor that makes this recipe special.
Ginger is known to have a long history of providing relief for nausea, pain, inflammation, motion sickness, loss of appetite, and many more healthful benefits. (15, 16)
Lemon Ginger Detox Drink
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 inch knob of ginger root
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
This is one of the best weight loss water drinks! It’s a super metabolism booster.
24. Pineapple Cucumber Water
If you’re looking for a drink to help reduce tummy bloat while increasing metabolism, this delicious tropical quencher is just what you need.
Cucumbers don’t just help reduce puffy eyes at the spa, they help reduce tummy bloat and all over swelling. They are packed full of antioxidants and potassium making this the perfect drink to sip after and during a strenuous workout.
Pineapples naturally raise your metabolism and all the vitamin C will help you ward off illness. Like the cucumber, pineapples are full of antioxidants, though we love them most for their sweet tart flavor.
Try this in place of sports drinks to naturally reduce inflammation and keep your body burning fat long after your workout is over.
Pineapple Cucumber Water
Equipment
- fruit infuser bottle
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
Instructions
- Drop ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or fruit infuser bottle.
- Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then fill to top with water.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- You can refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Nutrition
This detox water recipe is great after a workout!
Try along with a Detox Week Weight Loss Plan.
25. Detox Green Tea
This refreshing drink has the added benefit of detoxifying green tea, it takes just 5 minutes to make and can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Green tea is packed with antioxidants which help rid your body of free radicals, which are known to damage healthy cells. The cucumber helps reduce bloat while the strawberries and lemons help increase metabolism with a healthy boost of vitamin C.
This drink is made even easier for Keurig owners, as there are directions to brewing this delicious detox water in your Keurig, as well as on a stovetop. Just be sure to look for organic tea for maximum benefits and minimum residual pesticides.
Detox Green Tea
Equipment
- sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 green tea bag paper tag removed
- 1 slice lemon
- 2 strawberries sliced
- 2 slices cucumber
- 1 tsp honey or stevia optional
Instructions
- To a sauce pan combine the tea bag, lemon, and strawberries.
- Heat to a simmer, then remove from heat, add cucumber and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Strain into a mug, add honey as needed.
Nutrition
Check out more detox tea recipes here.
Detox Water Challenge: 30 Day Water Challenge
Are you trying to increase your water intake? This gallon of water a day challenge can help you boost metabolism and overall health!
In this detox water gallon water challenge you will have one goal for 30 days… get your water in!
The goal in a water challenge is drinking a gallon of water a day, here are some tips and tricks to help you in drinking water in your 30 day water challenge.
Tips to help you drink 1 gallon of water a day:
- Use a 1 gallon water bottle
- Set a reminder on your phone to drink every hour
- Drink 1/3 gallon with (each) breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Enjoy detox water recipes to keep your tastebuds happy
- More tips for drinking a gallon of water HERE
30 Day Water Challenge:
The 30 day water challenge is so easy! All you do is make the daily goal to drink a gallon of water each day, for 30 days.
How much is a gallon of water? (U.S. measurements)
- 1 gallon of water equals 16 cups
- 1 gallon of water equals 128 ounces
- 1 gallon of water is approximately 3.8 liters
A 30 day water challenge can help you lose weight fast, but best of all it will help improve your health and increase your energy.
Try a gallon water challenge with any of the detox water recipes above, they all are great in a 30 day water challenge.
Final Thoughts on Weight Loss Water
When it comes to water and weight loss, the two go hand in hand. Drinking water help increase your metabolism, firm and clear your skin and promote a healthy digestive tract.
Now that you have 25 detox water recipes to choose from you don’t have any excuses not to drink your water. We recommend a gallon of water, or fruit infused water a day for optimum health benefits.
So drink up, and please be sure to comment below and tell us which were your favorite, other readers will be counting on you to share which of these 25 is the yummiest.
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