If you struggle to drink enough water throughout the day, try one of these easy recipes for Fruit-Infused Water. Made with fresh fruit and herbs, Fruit Flavored Water is a simple way to make drinking water much more enjoyable!
![Fruit infused water Mason Jar with infused water made with mint and blackberries.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Infused-Water-Recipe.jpg)
While I always start my day with a homemade latte and I love sipping on Mint Lemonade on a hot summer afternoon, the main source of my hydration comes from water. But given that the average person should consume a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day, plain old water can get boring fast.
My number one way to combat this is to make fruit-infused water. The process of making infused water couldn't be easier, and flavored water goes down a lot easier! Not to mention, there is something about drinking infused waters that makes me feel all fancy.
how to infuse water
- Add fruit and/or herbs of your choice to a 32-ounce clean glass jar.
- Gently muddle the fruit and herbs a bit with the back of a spoon to help release natural flavors.
- Cover with filtered water.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours before enjoying.
How to Store Fruit-Infused Water
Infused water should be stored in the refrigerator in a glass container and consumed within 48 hours of preparation. After that the water can become bitter and/or the fruit starts to break down and become mushy.
![Fruit Water Mason Jar with Water infused with Blueberries and Orange Slices.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fruit-Flavored-Water-Recipe.jpg)
What You Need to Make Fruit-Infused Water
- Water: If you have well water, hard water, or tap water that has an aftertaste, use filtered, or distilled water for the best results.
- Glass Jar: You do not need a special infusion water bottle to infuse water, but I do suggest using a glass jar, such as a mason jar, as some types of plastic can leach flavors into the water.
- Fruits: Melons, berries, kiwi, and citrus fruits are all good options. Apples, pears, and peaches do not seem to do well in terms of infusing water with flavor. And I love the flavor of cucumbers (yes, cucumbers are technically a fruit!)
- Herbs (optional): If you would like add herbs to your fruit-infused water for another layer of flavor. Lavender, cilantro, basil, mint, fresh ginger, and cinnamon sticks all add a beautiful flavor to infused waters.
Flavored Water Combinations
While there are limitless variations of fruit-infused water recipes, use these infused water recipes to guide and inspire you. And then mix and match flavors to your hearts content!
- Blackberry Mint Infused Water: This blackberry mint flavored water is my favorite infused water flavor! It screams freshness and brightness from the mint and yet with a subtle blackberry flavor. It is a lot like a blackberry mojito, without the alcohol.
- Blueberry Orange Infused Water: The sweet blueberries and tart fresh oranges make this fruit-flavored water sing with flavor.
- Lemon Lime Infused Water: I recommend using both sliced lemons and sliced limes to create water that is incredibly refreshing and filled with the essence of fresh citrus.
- Strawberry Cucumber Infused Water: The combination of the crisp freshness of cucumbers with the sweetness of the strawberries is incredibly refreshing.
![Flavored Water Mason Jar with sliced strawberries and cucumbers and water.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fruit-Infused-Water-Recipe.jpg)
∗ Helpful Tips for Making Infused Water ∗
- Clean everything! Whatever jar or pitcher you use to make the infused water, be sure they are well-cleaned. That goes for the fruit, vegetables, and herbs as well.
- To peel or not to peel? Kiwi and melon must be peeled before using them to infuse with water. Citrus fruit that is often zested, doesn't need peeled. In fact, their peels impart HUGE flavor.
- Slice fruit for more flavor. Keep in mind that slicing fruit will impart more flavor to the water itself. Small berries can be left whole.
- Don't use frozen fruit. I don't recommend using frozen fruit when making infused water as it will not release as much flavor and can break down easily in the water.
- Make Multiple Infusions. Once you reach the halfway point of the infused water, you can opt to refill with water and chill again, repeating the process for up to 2 days. Fruits with strong flavors, such as lemon, pineapple, and orange, are best for multiple infusions. Fleshy fruits, berries, and melons are not well-suited to multiple infusions, as they break down quickly.
More Delicious Beverages
- Pina Colada Smoothie
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Coconut Vanilla Coffee Creamer
- Tropical Kale Smoothie
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Mango Smoothie
- Mint Lemonade
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.
![Mason Jar with infused water made with mint and blackberries.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/How-to-Infuse-Water-360x360.jpg)
Fruit-Infused Water
Ingredients
Blackberry Mint Infused Water
- ¼ cup fresh blackberries
- 2 small sprigs fresh mint or about 10 mint leaves
- 4 cups filtered water
Lemon Lime Infused Water
- ½ large lime sliced
- ½ large lemon sliced
- 4 cups filtered water
Strawberry Cucumber Infused Water
- ½ cup strawberries hulled and sliced
- ½ cup cucumber sliced
- 4 cups filtered water
Blueberry Orange Infused Water
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 1 large orange sliced
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Place the fruit and/or herbs of your choice into a clean glass jar with a lid or a glass pitcher. Muddle (or break) up the fruit and herbs a bit with the back of a spoon to help release natural flavors.
- Cover with 4 cups of filtered water and place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Enjoy within 48 hours for best results. Keeping in mind that after 24 hours, you may want to remove the fruit and herbs to prevent the water from becoming bitter.
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