Perfect for parties, picnics, or just everyday drinking.
But drinking plain water can be boring for some, and I completely agree. So, let’s try an exciting twist and regenerate boring water into a refreshing drink by infusing some fresh fruits and herbs. Sounds interesting, right? It’s fun!
It’s sugar-free, Preservatives and artificial flavorings free, Low in calories, Loaded with nutrients, called antioxidants, vitamins and dietary fibers, and Tastes so much better than plain water.
So, move aside sodas and calorie drinks, make way for this light and refreshing strawberry-flavored water.
» Strawberries – always use fresh ripe fruit. Avoid overripe, mushy strawberries as they will spoil your water. » Mint Leaves – it’s crisp and fresh taste infuses tons of flavor. » Water – yes, of course. Water the foundation of this drink. » Ice – add ice after the drink has been chilled for 6-8 hours in the refrigerator. 2. Remove the hull and discard it. 3. Slice strawberries into quarters. Combine berries and fresh mint sprigs in a pitcher. Fill the pitcher with water. 4. Using a spoon, muddle the strawberries a little to release the juices. 5. Cover the pitcher with a lid and chill it in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight. 6. The following day, remove the pitcher from the fridge. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
» For intense flavor, always use ripe strawberries for fruit-infused water. Gone off fruit will spoil your drink. » Load your drink with strawberries – the more the fruit, the better the flavor. strawberry flavored water » Roughly bruise or tear the whole stems of mint and add it to the water. Bruised herb will release more flavor. » With a spoon muddle the strawberries a little to release the juices. If you choose not to mix the fruit in the water, it might not infuse your water with berry flavor. » For the best result and fruity flavor, chill the infused water in the fridge for 6-8 hours or overnight. The longer you chill, the stronger the infusion. » After the strawberry flavored water is chilled, it will infuse your water with a slight pink color. By this time, the strawberries would have become mushy, so strain the fruit from the water. » A quick note – since no sugar is added – this strawberry favored water will not be sweet at all. It will have a mild, fruity flavor of the strawberries.
- Type of fruits – Fruits like strawberries, blackberries, raspberries go off faster than oranges, cucumber, lemons, and kiwis.
- Weather – In hot and humid weather, the fruit will get mushy pretty quickly. strawberry flavored water
- How ripe the fruit is – Very ripe fruit will last less than a day compared to the fruits that are not ripe. Though I always recommend consuming infused water within a day for the best flavor and health benefits.
Cucumber + lemon – refreshing cool detox water. Watermelon + basil – refreshing! Cucumber + Mint – refreshing and minty. Mango + lime + ginger – warm Asian flavor. Peach + watermelon + Mint – fresh, hydrating, and satisfying. Strawberry + lemon – flavors pretty close to lemonade. Citrus berry + thyme – a beautiful summer drink where sweet-tart berries and a strong flavor from thyme complement each other. Strawberry + Orange + Basil – deliciously refreshing and citrusy. Pineapple + mint leaves – we have some tropical meddled in this drink. Peaches + blueberries + Lemon – a perfect summer fruit treat that is always a winner. Oranges + blackberries + Mint – acidic but so tasty. Kiwi + Lemon + Strawberry – a delicious drink with unique taste. Grapefruit + Mint + lime – a sweet-tart drink that is healthy, refreshing, and so delicious.
Let me know in the comments when you make it. Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries, and I would be happy to answer them.
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