We here at Team Get Healthy U know that proper hydration is essential for good health but sometimes drinking eight glasses of plain water a day can be a challenge, and frankly, a little boring. Well, let us introduce you to our favorite hydration solution: homemade fruit and herb infused water!
This nutrient-packed drink takes less than five minutes to put together and will have you happily refilling your glass all day.
Trust me, you’ll find this way more energizing and refreshing than fake flavored waters filled with food dye. (Oh yeah, and they’re pretty!)
What You’ll Need:
- 1 quart mason jar or pitcher
- Still or sparkling water
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Ingredients for flavor combination of your choice (listed below).
How To Make Fruit and Herb Infused Water:
- Gather the ingredients from whichever fruit and herb flavor combination you decide to make (options below.) Feel free to experiment with your own combinations, as well. Watermelon Rosemary, Mint-Cucumber-Lemon, and Tangerine-Fennel-Thyme are all delicious!
- Put the sliced fruit, and herbs, and/or spices in the bottom of your glass jar or pitcher and lightly squish with a wooden spoon to release the fruit juices for flavor.
- Fill the jar with still or sparkling water. If you’d like a little extra sweetness after tasting, add a natural sweetener like honey or agave.
- Drink and enjoy now or leave in the fridge overnight to get the max taste!
Fruit and Herb Flavor Combinations:
Raspberry-Lime-Mint
- 1 small lime, sliced
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
Blackberry Sage
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
Ginger-Pineapple-Orange
- ½ cup pineapple, cubed
- 1 small orange, sliced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Experiment with your own flavor combinations, too!
The possibilities are endless, and getting enough water every day will help you feel more energized, alert, and happy.
20 Comments
Jude on June 2, 2021 at 4:10 PM
How much water are you supposed to use with these ingredient ratios? Because that is a LOT of raspberries, fresh sage, etc! I'm a fan of strong flavors, but these don't sound like single serving recipes hehe. Also, do you not recommend straining the liquid before consuming? I don't much care for seeds and stems getting stuck in my teeth. Thank you! Looking forward to trying this!
Ellie on December 30, 2019 at 9:38 AM
I really like the idea of using different herbs and fruits. For a long time I was just stuck on lemon and mint flavors. Thanks for the useful tips!
Kim on January 28, 2017 at 7:35 AM
Total amateur here (!) with a question: what is 'still' water?
Chris Freytag on January 30, 2017 at 10:38 AM
Hi Kim - just regular purified water :)
Kathleen on May 5, 2016 at 1:59 PM
if you make these drinks in pitcher how long will it last in frig. ?
Chris Freytag on May 5, 2016 at 2:01 PM
Check this link out: http://www.infusedwaters.com/faq. Thanks!
Barbara on June 25, 2015 at 7:29 AM
I love fruit-infused water. Is there an infuser sports bottle you recommend? I haven't found one with a straw yet. Thanks.
Chris Freytag on June 26, 2015 at 5:25 PM
You may like this article I wrote! https://gethealthyu.com/make-fruit-and-herb-infused-water/
Diane on May 10, 2015 at 6:20 PM
thanks for these GREAT tips I'm goin to go make some right now!
Lesa on July 21, 2014 at 11:45 AM
These are great! Sending them off to my 80+ year old mom right now to get her to drink more water!!
Cathy on May 6, 2014 at 1:41 PM
I love Lemon and mint. I call it H2WHOA!
Julie on March 20, 2014 at 9:09 AM
This morning I have blueberry/lemon. I also like orange/basil. I'm going to try the blackberry/sage, since that is one of my favorite teas.
Chris Freytag on March 20, 2014 at 9:22 AM
Don't you just love experimenting with new flavors?
nolan gober on March 16, 2014 at 10:32 PM
vegetables and spices with a little stevia sounds nice. thanks for the tip. i'm diabetic.