Infused waters

6 Delicious Infused Waters

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Here are all the top infused water recipes that make healthy, hydrating drinks! Use citrus, cucumber, herbs, and more.

Infused water

One of the best ways to make hydrating fun? Infused water! Infused water is water that’s chilled with herbs, fruit, or vegetables so that it takes on subtle flavors. The water also looks more enticing with colorful garnishes in the glass! It makes an ideal healthy low-calorie substitute for soda, and it’s great for entertaining. Or, you can add sparkling water as a make-shift mocktail!

You might think you could infuse just about any fruit or vegetable, but there are some that work better than others. Here are a few tips about infused water when you make it at home:

  • Cucumber, citrus fruits, and fresh herbs work best for infusion. They hold up well over time and infuse flavor quickly. Citrus rinds can make a bitter flavor after 1 day, so you may want to remove the rinds.
  • Other fruits like berries, peaches and apples don’t have as much flavor. Even worse, they tend to start to disintegrate after a few hours, which makes floaties in your water (yuck!).
  • Infuse the water for 1 hour, and enjoy the best flavor within 1 day. Some waters like cucumber water can last for up to 3 days. Ready for some recipes?

And now…the best infused water recipes to try!

More healthy drinks

Infused water is one of our favorite ways to hydrate: and it’s a great healthy alternative to soda or other sugary drinks. Here are a few more healthy drinks:

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We're Alex & Sonja Overhiser: cookbook authors, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. Since 2010 we've shared simple, seasonal recipes from our home kitchen, every one tested on our family and photographed by us.

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