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Stay refreshed and hydrated with the best and most delicious fruit infused water recipes ideas! Plant-based, vegan and good for you!
Water is the stuff of life but i promise you it’s better infused with your favorite fruit, herbs and even veggies in the mix. If you are one of those people who just doesn’t love to drink plain water, this is your saving grace.
Infused waters or as we like to call them“Spa Waters“are super refreshing, flavorful and taste amazing without any added sugars or processed ingredients.
Who needs to waste their money on sodas and bottled water that are terrible for the environment when you can make your own signature tasty infusion at home ?! Nobody, let’s go green my friends!
How to Make fruit Infused Water:
- Choose a combination of favorite fruit, herbs and veggies from the list below, ideally organic so we can skip any harmful pesticides etc.
- Add fruit to a glass pitcher or a mason jar for single serving.
- Fill with ice and water and allow to infuse in the refrigerator for at least an hour and up to six.
Fruit Infused Water Health Benefits:
Hydrating
Detoxing the body
Improves digestion
Boosts energy
Improves mood
Helps clear complexion
Alkalizes the body
Boosts immune function.
17 Best Fruit Infused Water Combinations:
- Strawberry + Orange/ Lemon + Lemon Balm <- favorite!
- Pineapple-Jalapeno
- Cantaloupe, Mint & Lemon
- Lemon Thyme
- Lavender Lemon
- Apple Cinnamon Sticks
- Kiwi Strawberry Basil
- Blackberry Rosemary / Sage
- LemonGinger
- Rosemary Grapefruit
- Mojito Water: Lime + Mint
- Peaches & Basil
- Blackberry Orange
- Lemon Cayenne Pepper
- Blackberry Pomegranate
- Cucumber Lemon
- Blood Oranges, Lemons & Limes
- Pineapple Coconut Water
- Watermelon Basil.
TIP: Aim for a ratio of one cup sliced fruit to six cups of water.
FAQ:
Q: How Long Does Fruit Water Last ?
Up to 24 hours stored in the refrigerator. If using citrus with the rind on make sure to remove those after 6 hours or the water will turn bitter.
Q: Can You Still Eat the Fruit After Infusing Water?
Yes you may, however it won’t taste anything like you’d expect since all the flavor went into the water.
Q: How Long Does it Take to Infuse Water ?
Ideally you’d give it about one hour or so for the flavor to intensify, but even a quick 15 minute infusion works to add a little je ne sais quoi to your water pitcher.
Q: What Do You Make It In ?
I have an extra large glass jar with a spout I keep on my kitchen counter (pictured above), however for single servings you can use a large mason jar filled with ice, water and your favorite fruit and herb combo.
More Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Try:
- 11 Agua Frescas Ideas
- Strawberry Basil Lemonade
- Green Smoothie
- Cucumber Mint Lemonade
- Ginger Turmeric Lemonade
P.S. Please report back if you try any of these ideas, snap a photo and tag me with #VeggieSociety on Instagram, it always makes my day! ~ Florentina Xo’s
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Best Fruit Infused Water
Stay refreshed and hydrated with the best fruit infused water recipes ideas! Plant-based, vegan and good for you.
Print Recipe
Prep Time:10 minutes mins
Total Time:10 minutes mins
Ingredients
Strawberry Mint/ Basil
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 sliced lemon (optional)
- 5 sprigs basil or mint
- 6 cups water
Cucumber Lemon Mint
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 5 sprigs mint
- 6 cups water
Pineapple-Jalapeno
- 1 cup pineapple (diced)
- 1 jalapeno (ribs & seeds removed)
- 6 cups water
Instructions
Wash and slice the fruit then add it to the bottom of a pitcher together with your herbs of choice (mint, basil, rosemary, thyme etc…)
Pour filtered water on top and a few ice cubes.
Serve promptly on ice or refrigerate for a couple of hours so the fruit and herbs get some time to profusely infuse the water.
Notes
- For additional flavor and to maximize the health benefits it isrecommended to crush the fruit and slightlybruise the herbs before mixing them with the water.
- If making infused water for a party in a largebeverage jar sitting on your kitchen counter, make sure to keep adding ice on top tomaintain the fruit at a cool temperature throughout the day.
- Each recipe serves 4 to 6 people, the nutrition facts are simply an estimate based on all the ingredients in the recipe card.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 75.6mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 0.8mg
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruit water, infused water, summer
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 54kcal
Author: Florentina
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