Recipes
23 Flavoured Water Recipes That Are Beyond Refreshing
No matter the time of year.
Nectarine, Basil and Clementine Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 1 medium nectarines, sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1 mandarin oranges, sliced
- 2 quarts water
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours.
Mint Julep Infused Water
If you love this Kentucky Derby-staple, try it water form. Add a few slices of lemon, mint leaves, a tablespoon of ginger slices and water in a large pitcher. Let the ingredients sit overnight, then serve over ice. FYI: This happens to your body when you drink eight full glasses of water every day.
Strawberry-Lavender Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 3 fresh lavender sprigs or 1 tsp. dried culinary lavender
- 2 quarts water
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours.
Raspberry and Lemon Infused Water
- 2 quarts water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 3 lemon slices
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.
Peachy Navel Infused Water
Get the sweet and fruity taste of a Fuzzy Navel without the schnapps. In a carafe combine water with fresh peach, orange and lime slices. After infusing overnight, serve chilled.
Rosemary and Ginger Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts water
- 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.
Grapefruit and Coriander Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts water
- 1/2 small grapefruit, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
Cinnamon Apple Infused Water
For a fall-inspired infused water, add half a sliced Granny Smith apple, cinnamon stick and four allspice berries to a pitcher of water. Let sit overnight and then serve chilled.
Pomegranate and Pear Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts water
- 1/2 small pear, sliced
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (Read up on the unexpected health benefits this ruby red fruit has to offer.)
- 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.
Blackberry and Sage Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts water
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 3 sprigs fresh sage
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.
Spring Lemon Verbena Infused Water
Combine six fresh lemon verbena sprigs, half a cup of fresh blueberries and water in a large pitcher for a light and herb-y infused water.
Tangerine and Thyme Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts water
- 2 tangerines, sliced
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.
Apple and Ginger Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts water
- 1 medium tart apple, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sliced fresh gingerroot
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.
Sweet and Spicy Pear Infused Water
In a large pitcher, add a sliced pear, half a sliced peach, a tablespoon of fresh ginger and cover with water. After letting the ingredients steep overnight, serve chilled.
Lemon, Ginger and Turmeric Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 4 slices fresh gingerroot
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
- 2 quarts water
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours.
Questioning if you can use frozen fruit to infuse water? You definitely can. Just keep in mind, these frozen foods are red flags for nutritionists.
Triple Berry Blast
In a large pitcher, cover half a cup of cut strawberries, raspberries and blackberries with cold water. Let sit in a fridge for 12-24 hours then enjoy.
Grape and Mint Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts water
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 3 fresh mint sprigs
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.
Pineapple and Mint Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts water
- 1/4 fresh pineapple, sliced
- 3 fresh mint sprigs
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.
Spiced Blood Orange Infused Water
Perfect on a fall or winter day, this infused water includes a sliced blood orange, five whole cloves and two whole star anise. After the ingredients have infused the water overnight, serve chilled.
Citrus and Cucumber Infused Water
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 medium lemon, sliced
- 1/2 lime, sliced
- 1/2 medium orange, sliced
- 2 quarts water
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours.
Pear and Fennel Infused Water
To a large carafe, add half a sliced pear, 3 fresh rosemary sprigs, half a sliced fennel bulb and water. Serve with ice after steeping for 12-24 hours.
Cranberry, Orange and Cardamom Infused Water
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts water
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 small navel orange, sliced
- 4 cardamom pods
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.
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