With so many sugary drinks and beverages to choose from, drinking pure water has been less and less interesting as days go by. But today, let’s skip the sugar and try out these super delicious (and healthy!) infused water ideas to hydrate and invigorate your body! Check them out and I bet you’re going to love and crave them!
Water is the driving force of all nature. -Leonardo da Vinci
How to Make Infused Water
Before sharing some yummy combinations, the first thing we want to talk about is how to actually make infused water. It’s pretty simple:
- Step one: Add all the ingredients to a pitcher, jar or glass, slightly mashing up the fruits to release their flavor
- Step two: Break and bruise the herbs in your hands, to release the flavor and natural extracts
- Step three: Top with filtered water and enjoy!
Tip:
Let the beverage sit in the fridge for an hour or more so the flavors can blend together! You can keep the infused water in the fridge for about a week, and you can keep refilling it with water or adding more fruit as you keep drinking it, until it no longer has a pronounced flavor.
Lemon and Passion Fruit
Keep guests hydrated with this delicious combination of lemon and passion fruit! To make it, follow these steps:
- Start by blending the seeds of some passion fruits with half a cup of water
- Strain the seeds out
- Add the passion fruit water to a pitcher and add lemon slices.
- Top with water and let it infuse for a few hours in the fridge.
That’s it! Your delicious infused water is ready to be savoured!
Rose, Lemon, and Strawberry
Doesn’t this jar of infused water look absolutely gorgeous?! The drink combines rose petals, lemon slices, and a handful of strawberries, creating a beautiful pitcher that leaves the water with a stunning color. Get the full details at Wallflower Kitchen!
Citrus and Berries
The best part about infused waters is that you can have some fun and pick out basically any fruits and herbs that you’re in the mood for! This recipe from Salt and Lavender combines:
- Lemon
- Oranges
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Cucumber slices
- Mint
Oh, and of course, it’s super delicious!
Tip:
You can peel the lemon and oranges before infusing to avoid excess bitterness.
Pineapple, Kiwi, and Passion Fruit
Water has never been very party-worthy, but this beautiful version of infused water by Simply Delicious Food is a guaranteed success. Made with chopped pineapple, sliced kiwi, and passion fruits, it will surely be a hit!
Strawberry and Cucumbers
This strawberry and cucumbers version from Lean, Clean and Brie is called a ‘spa water’ and we can see why: it looks awesome, it tastes refreshingly delicious and it’s the perfect drink to sip all day long! I bet it can make any stressful day instantly better!
Grapefruit and Rosemary
Even though it sounds like a weird combination, I bet you will love this mix by Wholefully. Grab a sliced grapefruit, some fresh rosemary sprigs and ice, and top with water. That’s it! Enjoy this invigorating infused water immediately!
Cinnamon, Pear and Ginger
Want some cinnamon to satisfy your fall cravings? Then check out this infused water recipe by Smarty Had a Party. Combining a sliced pear, cinnamon sticks, and some fresh grated ginger, this refreshing beverage will be your new favorite fall drink!
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