Easily make your own homemade fruit flavored waters with these 4 delicious combinations of fruits. These simple fruit infused water recipes will make drinking your daily water quota a pleasure instead of a chore.
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There is something about drinking infused waters that makes me feel all fancy.
Maybe it is because every nice hotel I have stayed at or spa I have visited, has a selection of waters that have been infused with fruits and herbs.
Regardless, I like the way infused waters make me feel AND the way fruit-flavored waters taste.
With as much water as I drink in a day, I well exceed the 8 recommended glasses, adding flavor naturally to waters helps me get excited about drinking water–not to mention my kids are much more inclined to drink Fruit-Flavored waters over plain water.
And while there are limitless variations on naturally infused waters, I am sharing with you my 4 favorite variations of flavored waters.
Fruit Infused Water
Strawberry Cucumber Water
If you have not tried cucumber in your water yet, don’t knock it. Cucumber infused water is incredibly refreshing. The sweetness of the strawberries pairs perfectly with the crisp freshness of the cucumbers to make Strawberry Cucumber Flavored Water.
Lemon Lime Water
Yes, this Lemon Lime Flavored water is a classic.
However, by allowing the water to sit with the whole fruit slices in the fridge, the lemons and limes truly allow their essence to infuse the water, making it one of the more refreshing versions of Lemon Lime Flavored waters you have ever had.
I will say I only suggest using 1/2 of a lemon and 1/2 of a lime for 4 cups of water. Lemons and lime have much higher potency and flavor water more more dramatically than most other fruits. Therefore, it makes the most sense to make at least 8 cups of citrus flavored water and use the whole lime and whole lemon.
Blueberry Orange Water
Blueberry Orange flavored water is by far my husband’s favorite homemade infused water. The sweet blueberries and tart fresh oranges make this water sing with flavor. In fact, I had to remake this Orange Blueberry Fruit Infused water 3 times, before I could snap a photo–every time I walked away from it, he was drinking it.
Blackberry Mint Water
My favorite cocktail ever is a Mojito. And in the winter months, I drink peppermint tea around the clock.
I love mint in beverages! Throw blackberries in the mix and YUM! Blackberry Mint Infused Water is MY all time favorite way to drink water. It screams freshness and brightness from the mint and yet with a subtle blackberry flavor.
A few notes when making homemade infused waters:
- It is best to let the homemade fruit-flavored waters infuse for at least 12 hours, if not overnight for maximum flavor.
- Homemade Infused Waters last for one week in fridge–you may want to take out the citrus after 48 hours to prevent bitterness from the peel–I leave it in, but the choice is yours!
- Once you have drunk the flavored waters, fill the jar back up with water and let the remaining fruits flavor water again. The flavor won’t be as potent, but you can do this for up to 1 week. (After a week the fruits and herbs need to be discarded to make fresh water.)
- It is best to mix up or muddle the fruit with the back of a wooden spoon before placing in the refrigerator to help release the flavors into the waters.
- The options for homemade flavored waters are LIMITLESS. I would love to know if you have a favorite combination. Share in the comments so we all can be inspired.
Infused Water Recipe
Fruit Infused Water
Ingredients
Blackberry Mint Infused Water
- 1/4 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 small sprigs fresh mint or one large sprig
- 4 cups fresh water
Lemon Lime Infused Water
- 1/2 lime sliced
- 1/2 lemon sliced
- 4 cups fresh water
Strawberry Cucumber Infused Water
- 1/2 cup strawberries sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber sliced
- 4 cups fresh water
Blueberry Orange Infused Water
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1 orange sliced
- 4 cups fresh water
Instructions
- For each variation of water, place fruit and/or herbs into a large glass jar with lid. Muddle (or break) up fruit a bit with back of a spoon to help release natural flavors into water.
- Cover with 4 cups of water and place in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
Notes
- Flavored waters can be stored in fridge for up to 1 week.
- Any recipe can easily be doubled.
- You can use any food-safe container you would like to store these flavored waters in.
Kristen Chidsey
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Can I use Mangos for flavored water?
Yes Beverly, mangoes would be fabulous! I would just peel first of course. 🙂
I love making and drinking infused water! Thank you for your article…I love some of the combination ideas! I love using blueberries, and I also adore cucumber and mint!! Yum!! So refreshing!!
I love cucumber and mint myself 🙂
I just started drinking just water and after drinking it plan for a month I told my husband I needed lemon or i woulded stick with it. It’s hard and the reason I did it was cause I was drinking on average I would drink 6 diet cokes a day. So I found you site trying to figure out how to make flavers so I don’t get bored, so now I can try something new. Thank you for you post
I hope you enjoy these waters Donna! I am so happy you found my site and this recipe.
My favorite is orange strawberry basil. Light on the basil though because too much can be overpowering…but the right balance is heavenly.
Oh that does sound heavenly, thank you for sharing!
I recently bought a new fruit infused water that is very expensive. You can only get it online at this writing. I don’t like drinking plain water but I love this because it only has a hint of flavor. Most people don’t realize that fruit flavored waters have sweeteners in them. That’s the reason I got this expensive water. Thank you for this article with recipes to make this delicious water myself. Now I know how and have all kinds of ideas. Bless you and yours!
Hi Donna!Yes, most fruit flavored waters have sugar or artificial sweeteners in them! I am so glad you found my ideas so you can make them at home yourself. Enjoy!
Great way to hydrate and enjoy it. Heathy too. Love it!!
Yay! So happy you enjoyed Debbie.
Hi,
Great ideas. One thing though, a minor grammar correction is needed at the end, the third bullet. It is not “once you have drank” but “once you have drunk.” I drink, I drank, I have drunk. I am making flavored water daily and leaving it on the counter for all to enjoy. Thanks for the article!
OH yes, I will fix that error now. And glad you enjoyed.
My favorite is cucumber, mint, black grapes, and passion fruit pulp.
All delicious!
Have you used frozen blueberries or other frozen fruit for these? Thanks!
Hi Laura! Frozen fruit would get very soggy and discolor water. It may flavor slightly, but not as well as fresh fruit. Sorry!
And you don’t cut the rind off? I’m finding the citrus bitter. Any suggestions?
Hi Joy! We drink our waters so quickly, that no I do not have any issues with bitterness. However, every palate is different, so if you find this bitter, just remove skins first.
Thank you for sharing the ideas and pics; I tried cucumber and lemon first and today, thanks to you, I put some raspberries, strawberries and blueberries in water after reading some of your ideas and I really like it! And, since it’s almost here, Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! Kim 🙂
I am so glad you have enjoyed what you have tried Kim. Happy New Year
How would I infuse watermelon essence? Do I cut off the rind? And how much would I use?
Hi Stephanie! Watermelon can be a bit tricky as it will get mushy and break apart in the water. You can add 1 cup to 8-10 cups water, but know that your water may have chunks of watermelon in it. Another trick is to blend up watermelon and add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup watermelon juice to water. Hope that helps.
They all sound so good cant wait to drink it in tje morning just made a jar!!! Excellant idea Thank You!!!
You are so welcome Theresa! I hope you enjoy every drop!
I love lime and strawberry infused water.
Me too Tanisha!
All of the infused waters look so refreshing! Thanks for sharing the combinations !
You bet Julie–I hope you enjoy them all!
When my sister used to live in Dallas, her apartment complex used to have a different fruit flavored water by the gym area and whenever we visited her, I would guzzle more water than I normally do! I’d forgotten about fruit flavored water since, and glad you posted this Kristen, now I need to replicate some of these – cold temps have me not wanting water as much but if they are laced with fruit I just might have an easier time guzzling h2o!
Btw, lovely site redesign – my apologies if you did it awhile ago, I’ve been away for too long 🙁
Happy Tuesday – hope this week is wonderful! xo
Oh thank you so much Shashi 🙂 And yes, this flavored water will help you guzzle a bit more water–or you can even warm it up slightly like I do. My kids laugh at me when I heat up my water…BUT it is COLD right now!! What is going on in the south here?! Hope you are well friend 🙂
Loving all of these options! I think I’m trying the blueberry orange first 😀 We’ve got fresh oranges on our tree, so it’s perfect timing!
YAY! And can I just say, I am kind of jealous of your fresh orange tree? That is AWESOME. I have dead grass right now–LOL!
Yum! Such great flavor ideas! I especially would love the strawberry cucumber. So refreshing!
Thanks Tara. That one is awesome. It makes me feel like I am at an exclusive resort with fancy water.
I haven’t been good about drinking water this winter so I love the idea of adding a little flavor! I can’t wait to try this!
I hear you Liz, it can be harder to drink in the colder months. These flavored waters help–I even like them warmed up when I am cold 🙂
I love how fun and refreshing these are! Such a great way to liven up the daily water routine. 🙂
Thanks Demeter! These infused waters are so fun!
I love this so much! I have just started adding a splash of leftover juice to sparkling water, either grapefruit or blood orange, since it’s what I’ve had around, and just as you say, it makes the whole experience feel far more fancy! 🙂 I’ve never done the fruit infusions, but I will definitely have to try some of these! Your pictures are so pretty, too!
Thanks Monica! And these flavors work great with sparkling waters as well 🙂
Fruit-infused waters are oh-so-refreshing and perfect for those who have a hard time downing plain ol’ water. I’m pretty good with plain water so long as it’s cold, but I can guzzle copious amounts when I add a few refreshing slices of cucumber!
I am with you Dana–I have NO trouble drinking plain water. But with my kids, it is a whole other story. When I add in some fruit, they feel like they are struck it rich and can’t get enough 🙂
Yummm, a great way to help me with one of my resolutions, thanks for the variety!
You bet Dana! Drinking more water should be on everyone’s list of resolutions and I hope this helps