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Here are all the top infused water recipes that make healthy, hydrating drinks! Use citrus, cucumber, herbs, and more.
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!
Want to make your hydrating more fun? Try Cucumber Water! Cucumber is one of the best vegetables to infuse into water: it works fast and holds up over time. The botanical flavor tastes like poolside relaxion in a sip!
Variations: Try Cucumber Lemon Water or Lemon Herb Cucumber Water
Want for a healthy drink recipe to spice up your repertoire? This mint water recipe is seriously refreshing: and at the same time has no calories or sugar! It takes only a few minutes of hands on time to whip up a big pitcher: and the flavor is intensely minty.
Lemon water is taking the world by storm: it’s become a trend due to the purported health benefits. But what about the primary reason to drink it? It tastes so good. If you’re looking for a refreshing, healthy drink that’s easy to make, this recipe is where it’s at.
Looking for a healthy drink that tastes amazing? May we present to you, our new favorite infused water: lime water! Lime water tastes fantastic and feels fancy, even though it takes only 5 minutes of hands on time.
Looking for a beautiful infused water for entertaining? Or just a healthy drink that’s an alternative to sugary soda? This fruit infused water recipe has your back for both! That we love about this recipe is that it looks so stunning — and tastes just as fun — but takes only a few minutes of hands on time.
This strawberry water is more like an agua fresca than an infused water, but this is the best way to flavor water with these berries! This delicious flavored water has a berry essence and is over the top refreshing. Make a big pitcher and you can sip off of it for days: or it’s perfect for entertaining.
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:
- Sip on a green juice (or more juice recipes)
- Seep homemade herbal teas like mint tea
- Make homemade kombucha (a fun science experiment!)
- Enjoy iced tea or cold brew tea
6 Delicious Infused Waters
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups 1x
Description
Here are all the top infused water recipes that make healthy, hydrating drinks! Use citrus, cucumber, herbs, and more.
Ingredients
For cucumber water
- 1/2 cucumber
- 8 cups cold water
For lemon water
- 1 lemon
- 8 cups cold water
For lime water
- 1 lime
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
- 8 cups (64 ounces) cold water
For fruit infused water
- 1 orange
- 6 strawberries
- 1 handful mint or basil leaves
- 8 cups (64 ounces) cold water
For mint water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, plus more sprigs for garnish
- 1 cup boiling water
- 7 cups (64 ounces) cold water
For strawberry water
- Go to this Strawberry Water Recipe.
Instructions
- For the first four infused waters: Wash and thinly slice the veggies or fruits. Add the slices (and any fresh herbs) to bottom of a pitcher. Use a wooden spoon to lightly muddle them several times to release the juices. Go to Step 3.
- OR, for the mint water only: In a heat proof bowl or liquid measuring cup, add the ¼ cup mint leaves and boiling water. Let stand for 15 minutes, then stir in 2 ice cubes. Discard the mint and place the mint water in a pitcher. Go to Step 3.
- For all: Add the cold water. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Flavor is best within 1 day. Cucumber water works up to 3 days refrigerated.
- Category: Drink
- Method: Infused
- Cuisine: Drinks
- Diet: Vegan
