Water infusions are a great way to stay hydrated with a little flavor. They can be made from any imaginable fruit, vegetable, or herb in any combination. These are a few of the parings I enjoy.
Frozen Berry Infused Water
Yield: 16 fl. oz.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup of frozen berries (or other frozen fruit mixture)
- 2 cups cold water
Directions:
- Put both ingredients into a water bottle or glass jar that will hold a minimum of 24 ounces.
- Seal the container and place in a refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.
- Consume within 2-3 days.
Raspberry Lemon Infused Water
Yeild: 16 fl. oz.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2-3 slices of fresh lemon (can slice and freeze the remaining lemon to use in later water infusions)
- 2 cups of cold water
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a water bottle or glass jar that will hold a minimum of 24 ounces.
- Seal the container and place in a refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.
- Consume within 2-3 days.
Strawberry, Basil & Cucumber Infused Water
Yield: 16 fl. oz.
Ingredients:
- Up to a 1/3 cup of fresh and sliced or frozen strawberries
- 2 or 3 slices of cucumber
- 2 or 3 rinsed fresh basil leaves
- 1 ½ – 2 cups of cold water
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a water bottle or glass jar that will hold a minimum of 24 ounces.
- Seal the container and place in a refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.
- Consume within 2-3 days.
Orange, Lime & Mint Infused Water
Yeild: 16 fl. oz.
Ingredients:
- 6 mint leaves
- ½ of an orange, sliced (rind does not have to be removed)
- 2-3 lime slices (can slice and freeze the remaining lime to use in later water infusions)
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a water bottle or glass jar that will hold a minimum of 24 ounces.
- Seal the container and place in a refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.
- Consume within 2-3 days.
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