Description
Refreshing and healthy flavored water, infused with your favorite fruits and herbs. A delicious way to stay hydrated!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon of filtered water
- 1 cup of your favorite fruit, chopped (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, watermelon, oranges, lemons, limes mix and match!)
- 1/2 cup of fresh herbs (mint, basil, rosemary, lavender use sparingly, especially rosemary and lavender)
- Optional: 1/4 cup of sliced cucumber
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons of honey, agave, or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Optional: A pinch of sea salt (enhances flavors)
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash all fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Chop the fruit into small to medium-sized pieces. For citrus fruits, you can either slice them or squeeze a little juice into the water along with the slices. Gently bruise the herbs by lightly crushing them in your hands.
- Add the chopped fruit, herbs, and cucumber (if using) to the container. If you’re using honey, agave, or maple syrup, add it now.
- Pour the filtered water over the fruit and herbs. Make sure everything is submerged.
- Give the mixture a gentle stir to combine the ingredients and help dissolve any sweetener you’ve added.
- Cover the pitcher or container and refrigerate it for at least 2-4 hours. The longer it infuses, the stronger the flavor will be.
- If you prefer a clear flavored water without any fruit pieces, you can strain the water through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth before serving.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the flavored water over the ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh herbs or a slice of fruit, if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality filtered water for the best flavor.
- Don’t over-infuse citrus peels, as they can become bitter. Remove them after a few hours.
- Experiment with different fruit and herb combinations to find your favorites.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- Frozen fruit works just as well as fresh fruit.
- Refill the pitcher with more water after the first batch for a second (or third) infusion. The flavor will be less intense with each refill.
- For a fizzy twist, use carbonated water or sparkling water instead of still water.
- Store flavored water in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes