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How to Make Pretty Refreshing Infused Water

Infused water – full of fresh fruit and herbs is not only pretty to look at, it’s super-refreshing as well!

 

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First, I have absolutely no idea how a full month has gone by all of a sudden!  I’m so sorry for the lack of posts, but I guess I’ve been really busy, friends! Second, how about these gorgeous infused waters?  It’s getting hot out – the forecast here in AZ is calling for our first stretch of 100+ degrees this week.  Every year I try my best to hold off on turning on the AC until Memorial Day… Stay tuned to see if I break down this week.

Today is a Recipe ReDux post day, and the theme is cocktails and mocktails for spring and summer parties, but I’m keeping it really easy and refreshing by sharing some tips and my favorite combos for infused waters.  They’re a great way to stay hydrated and get your 64 ounces of water in, without adding any added sugar or calories at all.

 

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If it’s after 5:00 (I am a little OCD that way), I’m definitely a white wine girl, and I do love the occasional martini or margarita, but in the afternoon, I want something clean and refreshing with zero calories.  Nothing against regular old water, but there is something so much more festive about infused water.  The flavors are so subtle and refreshing, and the colors are just so pretty.

It’s clean, healthy, and for some reason, I honestly feel better when I drink infused water.

Whenever I have a bounty of fresh fruit, and my herbs need a good trim, I try to keep a bottle in my fridge, and because I make it in small batches, it really does encourage me to drink more water.  I don’t like to keep it for more than a day – so I have a built-in water-drinking goal every day!

 

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You can really use any combo of fruits and herbs to make infused water, but these are a few of my favorites:

  • Strawberry and basil
  • Peach, nectarine and thai basil
  • Cucumber, lemon and mint
  • Pineapple, jalapeno and cilantro
  • Orange and ginger
  • Lemon and lavender
  • Raspberry, blackberry and mint
  • Grapefruit and rosemary

 

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There are no real rules for making infused water – just make sure everything you use is really fresh – no bumps or bruises on your fruit or herbs – ideally, organic.  And just drink up!

 

Do you have any favorite infused water combos?  Do you aim for you 64 ounces of water each day?

Don’t forget to visit the Recipe ReDux members for some additional thirst-quenching recipes!

Eat well!
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Anne Danahy MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and a freelance content writer who specializes in women's health and healthy aging. She lives in the Scottsdale area and eats wherever good food is found.

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  1. Kelli @ Hungry HObby says

    June 12, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    That is gorgeous, not just pretty!

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    • Anne says

      June 14, 2017 at 11:41 am

      Awww, Thanks Kelli 🙂

      Reply
  2. Diane Boyd says

    May 27, 2017 at 11:06 am

    OH Anne, your photos are beautiful and these infused water combos sound refreshing. I’m going to make your strawberry basil for today’s rehydration!

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    • Anne says

      May 28, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Awww thanks Diane! I hope you love it!!

      Reply
  3. Farrah says

    May 24, 2017 at 10:49 pm

    I’m loving all the colors and those delicious combinations! I need to get glass containers like these!

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    • Anne says

      May 26, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Thanks Farrah! You would laugh if you saw how many different types of glass containers I have stashed in my cabinets!

      Reply
  4. Meredith says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    Cucumber, lemon and mint is one of my favorite infused water combinations. I am so excited to try orange and ginger as well as lemon and lavender – they sound so delicious!!!

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    • Anne says

      May 23, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks for visiting Meredith! I love them all too 🙂

      Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    May 22, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    I love your list of ideas for these infused waters. What a great way to provide an incentive for hydration. I bet they’re great with your super hot weather too!

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    • Anne says

      May 23, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by Rebecca! Yes, they’re definitely refreshing during our hot summers here!

      Reply

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