Apple Lemon Cinnamon Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Apple lemon cinnamon water is chilled water infused with apple, lemon and cinnamon; it takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 4 one-cup servings.

What is apple lemon cinnamon water?

Apple lemon cinnamon water is an unsweetened infused drink with a fruity, tart flavor and a hint of spice. The ingredients steep in cold water rather than being blended, so the finished drink is clear enough to strain and serve over ice.

It belongs to the same family as these apple and pear infused water recipes, but lemon and cinnamon give this version a brighter, warmer-tasting finish. You can make it in a covered pitcher or a large jar.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For one batch, use:

Water: 1 liter (1,000 ml; about 4 1/4 cups).
Apple: 150 g (about 1 cup chopped), with the peel on if you like.
Lemon: 1 medium lemon, about 100 g (approximately 1/2 cup sliced).
Cinnamon: 1 cinnamon stick, about 3 g, or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, about 2.6 g (1/48 cup).

A cinnamon stick is convenient because it is easy to remove. Ground cinnamon works too, but it does not fully dissolve and will make the water cloudy. Choose an apple you enjoy eating: a sweeter apple softens the lemon's tartness, while a tart apple makes the drink taste sharper.

This ratio gives the fruit room to infuse without packing the pitcher. You can adjust the amount of lemon or cinnamon in your next batch once you know how strong you like it.

How do you make apple lemon cinnamon water?

Wash the apple and lemon under running water, rubbing their surfaces to remove visible dirt.
Cut the apple into small pieces and the lemon into thin slices. Remove the apple core and any visible lemon seeds.
Add the apple, lemon and cinnamon stick to a clean pitcher, then pour in 1 liter of water. If using ground cinnamon, stir it into the water instead.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, continue steeping for up to 4 hours.
Strain out the lemon and other solids, or remove them with a clean utensil. Serve the water chilled, with ice if desired.

For another combination after trying this method, use the ai infused water generator.

The active preparation takes about 10 minutes; the remaining 2 hours are hands-off refrigeration. Strain the lemon by 4 hours, since its pith can make the water bitter. If you use ground cinnamon, stir before pouring and expect some spice to settle at the bottom.

Why do apple, lemon and cinnamon pair well?

Apple gives the water a mild fruit flavor, much like simple apple infused water. Lemon adds the crisp acidity associated with lemon water, while the spice brings the warm aroma found in cinnamon water.

The main practical benefit is hydration: flavor can make plain water more appealing without requiring added sugar. Steeped infused water is usually under 10 kcal per glass, although squeezing the fruit or eating it adds calories. Nutrients listed for whole apples, lemon juice or ground cinnamon do not tell you exactly how much enters the water during steeping.

There is no established evidence that this particular drink detoxifies the body or treats a health condition. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste. Apple lemon cinnamon water can support hydration; it does not replace those processes.

How should you store apple lemon cinnamon water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours of preparation. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Remove the lemon by 4 hours even if you plan to store the drink longer. Straining all the solids at that point also makes the flavor easier to control. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours, and use clean glasses or utensils when serving.

What variations can you make?

Choose a different apple

Use a sweet apple for a softer fruit flavor or a tart apple for a sharper drink. Keep the amount at approximately 1 cup so the water-to-fruit ratio stays similar.

Make the lemon flavor gentler

Use fewer lemon slices or remove the peel before steeping if you prefer less bitterness. Taste the water after 2 hours and remove the lemon once the flavor suits you.

Adjust the cinnamon

Start with the whole stick for a subtle spice flavor. If you prefer ground cinnamon, use the measured teaspoon and stir before serving; the texture will be different from a strained stick infusion.