Infused Water
If you're tired of plain water but want to skip the sugary drinks, this infused water recipe is for you. Add your favorite fruit, herbs, and citrus to a pitcher, pour over water, and let it sit for 10 minutes — that's it. Mix and match your favorite combinations to make it completely your own!
Ingredients
- 1 small citrus fruit of your choice (lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit) - cut into slices
- 1 cup fruit of your choice, (berries, citrus slices, pineapple, mango, apple, cucumber, etc.)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs of your choice, (basil, mint, rosemary, thyme)
- Optional: 4 teaspoons fruit-flavored vinegar of choice, (raspberry vinegar, pear vinegar, strawberry vinegar, lychee vinegar)
- 1 cup ice
- 24 ounces still or sparkling water, We love using a flavored water like La Croix, 2 cans
Instructions
- Add citrus, fruit, herbs, and optional vinegar to a large 32-ounce pitcher.
- Pour over water then let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse, then serve over ice.
- Optional: Feel free to top off your fruit and herbs with fresh water up to 2 more times within a 24 hour period, then be sure to enjoy the fruit at the end!
Notes
Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for lemons, cucumber, basil, and La Croix. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 23mg
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