Summer is not complete without, you guessed it, water. When the sun is blazing, you have to hydrate at all times. Before you even think, “I’m thirsty, so I should really drink some water,” you need to hydrate. We get it, though, drinking water all day long can bore your taste buds. Rather than reaching for a sugary beverage, caffeinated beverage, or soda, opt for something that can further enhance your hydration efforts. This homemade ginger limeade is that drink!

The great thing about this recipe is that, besides it being perfectly balanced by the raw agave nectar, it is impressively refreshing. Your taste buds won’t know what hit them! The ginger adds a hint of spice, but just enough to prevent you from downing an entire pitcher of this stuff. If you have a sore throat or digestive problems, the ginger will benefit you. Studies confirm that ginger exhibits antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe a sore throat and relieve digestive discomfort.

For the lime juice, you need to freshly squeeze the limes if you want it to be cleanse-approved. Fresh lime juice offers a better flavor than a bottle of lime juice concentrate. Just make sure to use a citrus squeezer because it is farm more effective than using your hand to squeeze the limes. If you do not have a citrus squeezer, you can stick a fork into the lime and twist while you squeeze with the other hand. That will help you get as much juice out as possible. Finally, make sure that you peel and then grate the ginger. Use a zester so that you don’t have large bits of ginger root in the limeade. Cheers to your health!