Flavored water Recipes

Making your own flavored water is quick and easy, and is a good alternative to buying fruit drinks and soda which are often full of sugar.

Flavored water is refreshing on a hot summer's day and a good alternative to plain water if you want to add a little "spice" without adding any artificial substances.

Here is some ideas to make flavored water:

The following is based on a standard pitcher or fruit infuser. If you are using a large jug or dispenser please adjust accordingly.

Method: Wash fruits and greens thoroughly, slice and add to a pitcher. Fill up with cold water and enjoy with ice cubes if you like.

Option 1 - Summer Boost:

  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 orange
  • a handful of strawberries
  • a few mint leaves 


Option 2 - Lemon & Lime:

  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 lime


Option 3 - Refreshing Cucumber drink:
  • 1 cucumber (small - medium sized). Fill up the jug half ways with cucumber slices. It's absolutely delicious.


Option 4 - Tropical Water:
  • 1.5 cup of strawberries 
  • 2 sliced kiwi fruits (peeled)
Note: Also great with blueberries.




Other ideas:

Berries: 
Raspberries, strawberries and blueberries are great for making flavored water, and can be used in combination or individually. 

Herbs: 
Lemongrass, parsley and mint are great for aroma if you would like to add a bit of a green touch to your drinks.

If you are a little more adventurous Lavender, Cloves, Cinnamon and Thyme work well too.

Ginger:
Ginger gives a true energy boost, and adds a refreshing flavor.

When making flavored water there's plenty of room for being creative, so feel free to add ingredients.

Enjoy