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Citrus Water or lemon water is sweet, tart and lemony thanks to the addition of citric acid and lemon extract.
Good Water
Good Water also known as lemon water is one of my favorite things to serve at any party or wedding I help with. We call it “good water” because people are always asking, “Is that the good water?”
What makes the water so good? It is the addition of lemon extract and citric acid to the water.
What is Citric Acid?
According to Wikipedia, citric acid is a weak organic acid, and it is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. Don’t let the name scare you, it’s totally edible!
Where Can I Buy Citric Acid?
I purchased the citric acid at a local pharmacy. It comes in a powder form. It is also available on Amazon. You only need 2 tablespoons per batch of water
How to Make Citrus Water
- Fill container with water
- Add in citric acid and lemon extract
- Stir to combine
- Add in ice and slices of lemons and or limes if desired
Flavor Variations
Instead of using lemon extract you can use a mixture of pineapple and coconut extract to create a pina colada flavored water.
Lemon Water is sweet, tart, lemony and so refreshing. It is perfect for a family dinner or a large group event. I love to watch people’s faces when they drink it for the first time, expecting it to be regular water.
At your next party enjoy some Citrus Water!
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Citrus Water Recipe
Citrus Water
Ingredients
- 5 quarts water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 Tbsp lemon extract
- 2 Tbsp citric acid
- 3 sliced lemons
- 1/2 pkg of ice
Instructions
- Mix ingredients together in a large container. Serves 30
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originally posted August 4, 2009
LK says
Citric acid can also be found in the canning supply section of some grocery stores. It is only about 3 dollars for 8 oz. Or you can watch for it on clearance after canning season and then it is about a dollar.
Leigh Anne says
Thanks for the tip!
Kathy P says
We make flavored water with a splash of Welch’s Strawberry Breeze juice or Ocean Spray Ruby Red Grapefruit.
Leigh Anne says
Sounds delicious!
Heather says
This is a bit random, but I am wondering if Fruit Fresh can be used in place of the citric acid? I am hoping to make this very soon and I already have that on hand. Just curious! Thanks!
Leigh Anne says
I have never tried it so don’t know. Worth a try!