Fruit Infused Water

Learn how to make Fruit Infused Water with this simple Fruit Infused Water recipe (also called fruit water). It’s quick and easy to make and adds a pop of flavor to plain ol water. 

Drinking plenty of water is good for every cell in our body, and adding fresh fruit and herbs to water makes it easier and more enjoyable to drink throughout the day.

What Is Infused Water?

Homemade fruit infused water is simply water that is infused with fruits (like lemons, cucumber, watermelon, pineapple, apple, blueberries, and raspberries) and fresh herbs (like mint, basil, rosemary, parsley and cilantro).  It is easy to make, has zero calories, contains no artificial sweeteners or flavoring, and it makes the best natural water flavoring  you can drink.  

What Is Infused Water Good For?

Hydration is vital to overall health, yet drinking 8 glasses of water daily can be a challenge for some. Adding a little flavor and a little pop of color to water is more fun than drinking plain water, so it may help you achieve your daily intake of 6-8 glasses more easily.

Fruit Infused Water Recipe

• Fresh fruit and herbs
• Water (spring, sparkling)

Find printable recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Fruit Infused Water

• Prep ingredients. Choose the fruits and herbs you want to use, then rinse and cut them. 
• Steep water. Add the ingredients to a large pitcher or glass carafe (for best results slightly smash blueberries before inserting them into your pitcher or carafe). Pour water over the ingredients and steep for 2-3 hours (overnight is best and more flavorful).
• Enjoy. Pour into individual glasses (add ice cubes if you like).

How to Drink More Water

Drinking flavorless water can seem like a chore at times, but there’s something about a tall glass of chilled fruit infused water that can really quench the thirst. Here are a few tips to help you drink more water to help you stay hydrated.

• Keep a pitcher of pretty infused water in the refrigerator so you reach for it instead of a soda or sweet sports drinks.
• Carry a water bottle with you wherever you go.
• Add slices of fruit, berries and herbs to flavor a glass of water. 
• Make pretty fruit flavored ice cubes to add to your glass.
• Choose sparkling mineral water over carbonated sodas.
• Every time you finish drinking  a glass of water, fill the glass back up.

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• Fruit Infused Turmeric Tea
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Yield: 6 Servings

Fruit Infused Water

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Learn how to make Fruit Infused Water with this simple Fruit Infused Water recipe (also called fruit water). It's quick and easy to make and adds a pop of flavor to plain ol water. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fruit (like strawberries and watermelon), rinsed and sliced
• 1 small cucumber, washed and sliced
• 2 large lemons or limes, washed and sliced
• 8 mint leaves
• 8 cups water
• ice

Instructions

1. Choose the fruit you want to use, then rinse and slice it.
2. Add the fruit and mint to a large pitcher or glass carafe (for best results slightly smash blueberries before inserting them into your pitcher or carafe). Alternate arranging a layer of fruit and herbs, then a layer of ice.
3. Pour water over the fruit.
4. Steep for 1-3 hours (overnight for more flavorful).
5. Pour into individual glasses (add ice cubes if you like).

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 24Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 15mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 1g

theharvestkitchen.com attempts to provide accurate information, however, this nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. The nutritional information provided comes from online sources and calculations.