Citrus Water (TM5)
Citrus Water is a refreshing infused drink combining lemon, grapefruit, cucumber, fresh ginger, mint and a touch of agave syrup. The Thermomix blends and dissolves everything evenly for a clear, lightly sweetened water. Ideal as a cooling starter or everyday hydrating drink, ready in minutes with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Citrus Water with the Thermomix TM7 is the kind of recipe that turns plain water into something you genuinely look forward to drinking. Lemon and grapefruit bring a sharp, sunny acidity, while cucumber and fresh mint keep everything cool and clean, and a splash of agave syrup rounds the edges with soft sweetness. Searching for a citrus water recipe or an infused water recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine usually leads to fussy slicing and waiting; the TM7 speeds that up by grinding the fresh root ginger and bruising the mint so the flavours release immediately. It works brilliantly as a refreshing non-alcoholic drink for brunch, a healthy snack companion or a hydrating pitcher at a summer barbecue. Because every ingredient is simply blended with water, you get a clear, lightly sweetened drink with consistent flavour in every glass, without any manual muddling.
Preparation tips
- Use unwaxed lemons and grapefruit since the peel stays in contact with the water; a quick rinse under warm water removes any surface residue before you add the citrus to the mixing bowl.
- Taste after blending the agave syrup through the citrus water and adjust gradually, as grapefruit can vary in bitterness and the sweetness should stay subtle rather than syrupy.
- Serve the citrus water well chilled over ice with extra mint leaves and thin cucumber ribbons; keep a pitcher in the fridge and stir before pouring so the ginger doesn't settle at the bottom.
Recipe variations
- Kid-friendly version: reduce the fresh root ginger to a small sliver and increase the agave syrup slightly, giving children a milder, fruitier citrus water they can pour themselves at the table.
- Festive winter variation: swap the grapefruit for orange segments and add a cinnamon stick before chilling, creating a warmer, spiced citrus water that suits holiday gatherings and cold-weather parties.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 grinds the fresh root ginger finely in seconds, releasing its spicy oils into the water without any hand grating. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the agave syrup directly in the mixing bowl gives you exact control over the sweetness of this citrus water. [Precision Control]
- Heating gently dissolves the agave syrup into the lemon and grapefruit juice, creating an evenly sweetened base with no syrup at the bottom. [Multi-Function]
- Chopping the cucumber and mint briefly bruises the leaves, so their fresh aroma infuses the water faster than steeping alone. [Time Savings]
- Mixing everything in one sealed bowl blends the citrus flavours uniformly while keeping your hands and worktop free of sticky juice. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- cucumber
- lemons
- grapefruit
- orange
- fresh root ginger
- agave syrup
- fresh mint leaves
- water