Infused Waters
Keepeing you hydration interesting...
These are a few ideas of how to keep your water intake up without getting bored. They are great to serve at shared meals alongside, or instead of alcohol. I particularly like the sparking ones for a alcohol alternative.
For work you could make these the night before, to infuse overnight in the fridge, or in the morning to go with your lunch.
You can serve without the fruit, but I like to leave it in for a little healthy snack.
Play about with the flavours and make something new, let me know what works for you!
Strawberry & Blueberry
This one is great way to use up over ripe fruit. Add a good big handful of strawberries (slice or quarter if not over squishy) and about half the amount of blueberries to a small jug of water. Mash berries with a cocktail muddler, the back of a wooden spoon, or the end of a rolling pin, add 500ml of water, sparkling or still. Cover and place in the fridge to infuse for a few hours.
To serve: sieve out mashed fruit if preferred, then top up with 1.5 litres of cold sparking water, ice and sliced strawberries and blueberries.
Cucumber & Mint
Add one third of a cucumber sliced and a few few sprig of mint to 2 litres of sparkling water. Cover refrigerate for 1-6 hours. Serve with ice.
Orange & Rosemary
Add 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary and half a sliced orange to 2 litres of sparkling water. Cover refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow to infuse. Serve with or without the rosemary sprigs and orange slices.
Strawberry, Orange & Mint
Add a handful of sliced or halved strawberries, half a sliced orange and a few mint leaves to 2 litres of water. Cover refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow to infuse. Serve with or without the strawberry, orange and mint leaves.
Do you have any other go to flavours? Anything good for party season or winter? Get in touch and let me know!