6 Easy Detox Drinks Recipes to Try This Summer

Try these simple and delicious detox drinks recipes to feel refreshed and healthy this summer.

With the increasing heat of the summer especially here in India, nothing can be better than a cool refreshing drink to beat the heat. And what can be better when these detox drinks recipes which not only refresh and cool you down but also are healthy for your skin, body, and hair. All of us would like nothing than chilling and having a refreshing drink in hand, but many of these are loaded with sugars and calories, etc, and definitely, our body does not need that.

Detox waters or drinks are the new trends that help with your health and also flushing out any kind of harmful toxins from the body. As the name clearly suggests, detoxing is that process which helps in cleansing the vital organs themselves. It helps in cleansing the digestive system and also get rid of waste products and toxins in your body. Detox drinks are also helpful in weight loss, as it helps in boosting the metabolism of the body and helps in digestion as well. They are also beneficial in increasing your energy levels and also improving your skin.

So, today I will share a few refreshing and healthy summer detox drinks recipes for you to try which will help your skin glow, boost digestion, and also help in weight loss.

6 Summer Detox Drinks Recipes:

1. Cucumber, Lemon, and Mint Detox Drink

Cucumbers are very cool and soothing to the body, it is also 96% water, hence it is very nutritious, hydrating and helps in weight loss. Mint is also the best ingredient helping to soothe an upset stomach.

It also helps in improving the flow of bile through the stomach which is further helpful in speeding up the digestion process of our bodies. Altogether these two ingredients along with antioxidant-rich lemon are a great cooling, hydrating, and refreshing detox drinks recipe.

Ingredients:

  • Cucumber- 1
  • Lemon juice-2 tablespoon 
  • Mint leaves – 8 to 10 
  • Ice cubes
  • Cold/ Iced water
  • Lemon (cut in slices)

Directions:

  • Peel the cucumber and chop it into pieces.
  • Blend the cucumber, mint leaves, and little water in a blender.
  • Strain this mixture and discard the pulp. Add in lemon juice, a bit of salt for taste, and dilute it with water as required.
  • Pour the drink in a glass, add in some ice cubes and garnish it with lemon slices and mint leaves on the top.
  • Here you have a refreshing, cool cucumber and mint detox drink, very quick and simple to make and also very healthy.

2. Honey, Lemon, and Ginger Water

Drinking a warm glass of honey, lemon, and ginger water in the morning after waking up helps in improving the metabolism of the body and also helps you calm down and boost energy.

Honey is rich in antioxidants and minerals which help to improve the metabolism, improve the digestive system, and also have a strong immune system. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties which help in the digestion. This detox drink will also help aid in weight loss and also help flush out the toxins from your body.

Ingredients:

  • Lemon- 1/2
  • Ginger- 1 small piece
  • Honey- 1 tablespoon

Directions:

  • Take 2 cups of water and boil it.
  • Add in the lemon juice, grated ginger, and let it all boil together for a few minutes.
  • Strain the mixture into a cup and then add in the honey and mix well. Your honey, ginger, and lemon detox drink are ready.
  • This tea will not only help with digestion and metabolism but also help to treat sore throat and cold.

3. Watermelon and Mint Detox Water

Watermelon is the best fruit when it comes to summer as it contains 92% water. It is very hydrating for the body and also helps to reduce fatigue.

It helps the body to get rid of the toxins from the body and also reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Mint has cooling properties and soothes the stomach and body and also adds freshness to the drink.

Ingredients:

  • Watermelon- 1 cup
  • Mint leaves- 8 to 12 
  • Lemon- 1
  • Water

Directions:

  • Add in the watermelon, lemon slices and mint leaves to chilled water and leave it aside for 15- 20 minutes to let the flavors infuse in the water.
  • It is ready to be served chilled, a very quick, easy, and healthy detox drink to cool and refresh yourself this summer.

4. Green Tea and Lemon

Green tea is well known for helping in weight loss, it also helps in boosting your immunity. Green tea is rich in antioxidants which help in reducing the accumulation of fats around the belly area.

Lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C which helps with digestion. It also adds a little flavor to the bland green tea. You can either have this drink hot or cold as per your preference.

Ingredients:

  • Green Tea Bag- 1
  • Lemon Juice- 2 tablespoon
  • Few lemon slices
  • Ice Cubes- For cold drink
  • Honey- 1 tablespoon (Optional)

Directions:

  • For the warm drink: Boil one cup of water and then add a green tea bag in it. Add in the lemon juice and honey if you like to give it more flavor.
  • For the cold drink: Make green tea beforehand and let it cool down. In a jar add in the tea after it cools along with ice cubes, honey, and lemon juice. You can also add lemon slices to it. Mix it well and then enjoy the refreshing detox drink.
  • You can drink this on empty stomach in the morning which helps in boosting metabolism and also prevent constipation.

5. Orange and Cucumber Detox Water

Oranges are full of vitamin C which helps in increasing metabolism and also helps in making the skin healthy and glowing.

It also helps fight inflammation and even the common cold and get rid of toxins. Cucumber is high in water content and is also full of vitamins which helps curb appetite, boosts metabolism, and also detoxifies the body. 

Ingredients:

  • Oranges- 2 sliced
  • Lemon- 1 sliced
  • Cucumber- 1/2 sliced
  • Few Mint leaves

Directions:

  • Take all the ingredients in a pitcher or you can also use a fruit infuser bottle.
  • Then, fill it up with ice about halfway through and then fill the remaining half with water.
  • Mix it all well and leave it in the refrigerator for about an hour to let the flavors infuse in the water.
  • You can also refill the same with water 2-3 times, then it begins to lose flavor.
  • Your citrus cucumber detox water is ready, very easy to make, and will also help cool down your body this summer.

6. Aloe and Lime Water

We all are well known for the numerous benefits aloe vera has which helps our health, skin, and body. It is full of nutrients which helps in increasing your energy levels naturally and also helps fight fatigue.

The detoxifying properties of aloe vera help the body to get the right of the harmful toxins and also cleanses the intestines helping the bowel movements. Use it by scraping the pulp from its leaves which is the most preferable way to use aloe vera.

Ingredients:

  • Aloe vera pulp- 1 tablespoon
  • Lemon- 1
  • Water- 1 glass

Directions:

  • Take one glass of water and then add in the juice of one lemon to it.
  • Add in the aloe vera pulp (scraped from the plant and not packaged one) and add this solution to a pan and heat it till the pulp blends with the water.
  • Then, add in honey if you like and then have it warm or you can also let the mixture cool down and have it cold by adding in ice cubes.

These are some of the detox drinks recipes you can try at home, these will benefit you the most only if you drink them on a regular/ daily basis. So make your summer a fit and healthy one with these detox waters. 

Let me know in the comments if you try any of these and which one of these detox drinks recipes is your favorite one… Also, don’t forget to subscribe to get notified whenever I post anything new. Do share this with your friends and family if you like it…. 🙂

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