Peppermint Oil Infused Water (Print Version)

A refreshing drink with peppermint oil, mint leaves, and lemon slices for a natural cooling boost.

# What You Need:

01 - 33.8 fl oz filtered water

02 - 2–3 drops food-grade peppermint essential oil

03 - Fresh mint leaves

04 - Lemon slices

01 - Pour the filtered water into a large pitcher and add 2–3 drops of food-grade peppermint essential oil. Stir thoroughly to blend.

02 - Taste the infusion and add an additional drop if a stronger peppermint essence is preferred, exercising caution due to its potency.

03 - Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

04 - Serve the infused water over ice, optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.

01 -

It takes five minutes and tastes like you made something real, not just poured from a bottle.
The cooling sensation feels luxurious on days when you're overheated or drained.
One pitcher becomes the excuse to actually drink enough water without thinking about it.

02 -

Not all peppermint oils are created equal—I learned this the hard way when I bought a bottle labeled food-grade that turned out to be diluted with cheap carrier oil.
Starting with two drops instead of three saves you from that moment of regret where the water tastes like toothpaste.

03 -

Stir before every pour—the oil's lighter than water and naturally floats, so you want even distribution in your glass.
If you mess up and add too much oil, add more water; you can't undo it, but you can dilute your way to balance.