Bottled Water Recipe

Chill bottle

If the bottle is not already chilled, place it in a refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or in an ice bucket for 10–15 minutes until pleasantly cold.

Prepare glass (optional)

If serving in a glass, rinse the glass with cold water. Add the optional ice cubes to the glass if desired.

Open bottle

Remove any seal and twist off the cap carefully. If using a resealable bottle for later, place the cap aside on a clean surface.

Serve

Pour the chilled bottled water into the prepared glass, or serve the sealed bottle as-is. Garnish the glass with the optional lemon wedge by cutting a small slit and placing it on the rim or dropping it into the water.

Storage and reseal

If not finishing the bottle immediately, re-screw the cap tightly and store the bottle upright in the refrigerator. Consume opened bottled water within 24–48 hours for best freshness.