As summer temperatures rise it is important to remember to drink enough fluids and stay hydrated. Fresh fruit infused water and herb infused water are not only hydrating but contains vitamins that are good for the body! These fruit and herb infused water recipes are great for anyone who wants to drink something more flavorful than water. Fresh fruit and herb infused water is tasty, healthy and something everyone can enjoy! I hope you enjoy these recipes for making homemade infused water.
What is Infused Water?
Infused water is water that has been flavored by soaking fruits, vegetables, herbs, or spices in it. This process allows the natural flavors, vitamins, and sometimes nutrients from the ingredients to be absorbed into the water. Common ingredients include citrus fruits like lemon or lime, berries, cucumber, mint, and ginger.
Why Make Fruit Infused Water?
It’s a refreshing and healthy alternative to sugary drinks, providing flavor without added sugars or artificial ingredients. Making fruit-infused water, makes water more appealing by adding natural flavors, encouraging people to drink more and stay hydrated. You can mix various fruits, herbs, and spices to suit your taste preferences, making it an easy and creative way to enjoy water. In addition, certain ingredients, like lemon or ginger, are believed to support digestion and detoxification, helping cleanse the body naturally.
Fruit and Herb Infused Waters in the photo above from left to right:
- Mint, lavender and blueberry infused water
- Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry and strawberry infused water
- Mint, lavender and pineapple infused water
- Sage and blackberry infused water
- Rosemary and watermelon infused water
Wait Till You Find Out How Easy It Is To Make Infused Water With Fresh Fruit and Herbs!
Making fruit-infused water is very easy! You just need to add the ingredient to the water and let sit for 2-4 hours for the flavors to blend. Will tea still infuse in cold water? Yes, herbal tea will usually take longer though because it starts out dried so leave it for 6-12 hours.
Fruit and Herb Infused Water Basic Recipe Ingredients And Equipment
- A pitcher, a beverage dispenser or a large mason jar
- Fresh Fruit
- Fresh herbs and/or spices
- Fresh Filtered Water
- Ice Cubes
- Muddler
A muddler is a bar tool used to mash or crush ingredients like fruits, herbs, and spices in the bottom of a glass or cocktail shaker. This process, known as muddling, helps release the flavors and essential oils from the ingredients, enhancing the taste of drinks, particularly cocktails and infused waters. Here is my affiliate link to the one I have on Amazon.
With the basic recipe above as your starting point, you will be able to make 5 different fresh fruit and herb infused recipes by just modifying the fruit and the herbs to match the ones listed in the first photo and following the directions listed below.
For example the Mint, lavender and blueberry infused water recipe ingredients would be, a pitcher or a large mason jar, fresh blueberries, fresh chopped mint, lavender, filtered water, and ice. Herbs like mint and lavender are full of health benefits and they taste great!
How To Make Infused Water
- Start with your herb or spice and place it in the container and muddle it. Be careful not to over muddle. How much you put in is personal preference.
- Slice fruits and herbs so their flavors infuse more easily. Next, add your fresh fruit to the jar. How much fruit you use is personal preference.
- Mix and gently muddle the herbs and fruit together.
- If you are using mason jars, fill the bottle with ice. If you are using a pitcher or beverage dispenser, add a large layer of ice.
- Fill the container(s) with water. Refrigerate it for at least 2-4 hours for the flavors to blend. For stronger flavors, you can let it infuse overnight.
- Pour and drink throughout the day. Enjoy your herb and berry infused water made just the way you like it!
- You can reuse the combination of herbs and fresh fruits a couple of times if you are keeping it refrigerated; just add more ice and water until the flavor diminishes.
More excellent flavor combinations for infused water recipes:
- Mint and lime
- Basil, blackberry, raspberry and blueberry
- Basil and grapefruit
- Green apple and lemon
- Rosemary, orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit
- Mint and cucumber
- Lavender and lemons
Infuser Water Bottle
Infusing water has become so popular that there are now Infuser Water Bottles! An infuser water bottle is a special type of water bottle designed with a built-in compartment (infuser) that holds fruits, herbs, or other flavorings. As water passes through or sits in contact with the ingredients, it becomes naturally flavored, allowing you to enjoy infused water on the go.
The key feature of this reusable water bottle is that it has an Infuser Chamber. The infuser chamber is removable or built-in compartment where you place fruits, herbs, or vegetables. It usually has holes or slits to let the water flow through, absorbing the flavors. Infuser water bottles make it convenient to stay hydrated and add natural flavors to your water without the need for sugary drinks. Here is my affiliate link for my favorite on Amazon.
Conclusion
You should try infused water because it’s an easy, refreshing, and healthy way to enhance hydration without added sugars or artificial ingredients. By adding fruits, herbs, or vegetables, you naturally boost the flavor of water, making it more enjoyable to drink and helping you stay hydrated throughout the day. It’s a customizable and nutrient-rich alternative to sugary beverages, promoting overall wellness while supporting digestion, detoxification, and improved energy levels. Infused water is a simple and flavorful way to make daily hydration both beneficial and delicious.
I hope you enjoy this easy way to make your own vitamin water! Have you infused your water before? If you have, what ingredients did you use? Which fresh fruit and herb infused water would you like to try?
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Kel Villarrubia says
Perfect for a summer party. Good looking, healthy, and delicious. I love the idea of cool eco-friendly containers that separate the fruit and herbs so that you don’t get a mouth full of leaves when you drink out of it. Thanks for the awesome idea. I am going to order a infused water bottle right now.
Uplifting Families says
These infused water recipes look yummy. I would love to try the strawberry water. 😉
Gina Valley (@GinaValley) says
These sound so good! I have bookmarked these fruit infused water recipes to try soon! Great recipes to have as summer is just starting. I’m always trying to get my kids to drink more water.
Stephanie @goodgirlgonegreen says
These fruit infused drinks look so yummy! I need to stock up on some mint! 🙂