Make Your Own Flavored Water on Hot Summer Days
You’ve probably seen flavored waters in your supermarket, and if you don’t like the taste of plain water these are a nice alternative. But even better, try making your own “infused” water. It’s easy, inexpensive, and looks beautiful.
Start by rinsing any fruits or herbs you plan on using thoroughly. Then cut the fruit into large slices or thin wedges. Any small berries or mint leaves can be left whole.
Place your chosen fruits into a pitcher of cold water. Cover and chill for at least two hours.
Here are a few ideas, but basically you can use any fruit you love in any combination.
- Slices of lemon, limes, and oranges (alone or together).
- Blueberries, raspberries, cherries, and sliced strawberries (alone or together).
- Slices of apples, pears, and lemon.
- Mint (alone or with other fruits).
- Any type of melon (make into balls or slices).
- In place of ice-cubes, try using frozen fruit.
My favorite is watermelon. I just put a cube of watermelon in a tall glass of ice water, and in less than an hour the water has taken on the flavor of the watermelon. It’s delicious.
