Sometimes plain old water just doesn’t cut it. The thirst-quenching solution? Fruit-infused H2O! Infused waters are easy to make, nutritious, and refreshing. Simply use any fresh fruit (except bananas—they don’t work well), herbs, and spices to turn your once plain water into a refreshing, flavored drink.
Here’s how to make five of our favorite combinations:
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/2 lime, sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Strawberry-Lemon with Basil
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 lemon, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Watermelon Mint
1 cup cubed watermelon
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Pineapple-Orange with Ginger
1/2 cup cubed pineapple
1/2 orange, sliced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Lemon Mint
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
You’ll Need:
– 1-quart jars
– Water
– Wooden spoon
– Honey or another sweetener (optional)
How much? When? – It doesn’t really matter. Any way you do it, it’s a big plus for your health.
Directions:
– Choose which recipe you’re making—or come up with your own combination—and gather all of the ingredients.
– Place fruit, herbs, and/or spices in bottom of a jars, and muddle with a wooden spoon. (That basically means mash up fruit to release some of the flavor-filled juices.)
– Fill jar with water and give it a taste. (You can also fill jar with seltzer water for a fizzy treat.) If you’d like something a bit sweeter, add some agave and mix until dissolved.
– Enjoy as-is or refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor.
Don’t forget to share these healthy drinks with your friends!
