Description
Stay hydrated and refreshed with these 8 delicious infused water recipes. From classic combos like Strawberry, Basil, and Lemon to exotic blends like Pineapple, Coconut, and Lime, these recipes are perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your daily hydration routine.
Ingredients
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For Strawberry, Basil and Lemon:
- 1/2 cup strawberries, stemmed and sliced, fresh or frozen
- 5 large fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
For Honeydew, Cucumber, and Mint:
- 1/2 cup honeydew cubes
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 10 fresh mint leaves, torn
For Blackberries, Orange, and Ginger:
- 1/2 pint blackberries
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
For Blueberry, Lemon, and Rosemary:
- 1/2 pint blueberries
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
For Pineapple, Coconut, and Lime:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup coconut chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
For Watermelon, Kiwi, and Lime:
- 1 cup watermelon cubes
- 1 kiwi, diced or cut into circles
- 1 lime, sliced into circles
For Grapefruit, Pomegranate, and Mint:
- 1 grapefruit, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 10 fresh mint leaves, torn
For Mango, Raspberry, and Ginger:
- 1 mango, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 pint raspberries
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, place the desired combination of fruit or herbs. Add ice and fill the container with water.
- Add additional fruit or herbs to garnish, if desired.
Notes
- The Flavor Bible is an encyclopedic listing of ingredients and the flavors that pair best with them as decided by a group of chefs. Citrus, berries, melons, fresh ginger, and mint are all good choices for infused water.
- Yield: Each recipe makes four 10-ounce servings of water.
- Storage: Fruits, vegetables, and herbs can be left in the water for up to 24 hours. Store infused water in the refrigerator for up to 3 more days after removing the ingredients (4 days total).
- Make ahead: Infuse water the night before a party to enhance flavor and chill the water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (10 ounces)
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg