Fruit Infused Water Recipe: Refreshing and Flavorful Fruit-Infused Water with Citrus, Berries, and Mint Recipe
A refreshing and simple Fruit Infused Water recipe that enhances plain water with natural flavors from fresh fruits, cucumbers, and mint. Perfect for staying hydrated with a delicious twist, this easy-to-make infused water takes only minutes to prepare and can steep for more intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Herbs
- 1/2 cup fruit (like strawberries and watermelon), rinsed and sliced
- 1 small cucumber, washed and sliced
- 2 large lemons or limes, washed and sliced
- 8 mint leaves
Others
- 8 cups water
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Choose your preferred fruits, rinse them thoroughly, and slice appropriately to release maximum flavor.
- Assemble Ingredients: Place the sliced fruits and mint leaves into a large pitcher or glass carafe, slightly smashing blueberries if used to enhance flavor extraction.
- Add Ice Layers: Alternate layers of fruit and herbs with layers of ice to keep the infusion cool and fresh.
- Add Water: Pour 8 cups of fresh water over the layered fruit and ice in the pitcher.
- Steep: Cover and let the mixture steep in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours, or overnight for a more intense, flavorful infusion.
- Serve: Pour the flavored water into individual glasses, adding ice cubes as desired for extra chill.
Notes
- Use a variety of fruits to customize your flavor profile.
- Slightly smashing berries helps release more flavor.
- For best results, steep overnight but at least 1 hour is needed.
- Keep refrigerated during steeping and serving.
- Consume within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
Keywords: fruit infused water, flavored water, healthy drinks, hydration, summer drinks, detox water, lemon water, cucumber water
