It’s hot as *#%& here. All I have been eating is salad and ice cold drinks. After the 5th glass of iced coffee and tea, it was time to go for something a bit healthier.
I first made these flavored waters when I did a detox diet with my husband where no caffeine was allowed. It was not a pretty site around here for the first few days. I might have even scared myself. I hadn’t realized how addicted to caffeine I had become!
After drinking only water for a few days, I needed a little variety. I saw some people flavoring water with lime and lemon for detoxing, and went for a few more flavors…
General Directions
Fill 1/2 of a quart sized mason jar with chopped fruit and a few tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh herb if desired. Cover with ice and water. Let flavors blend in the fridge overnight and enjoy the next day! I strained mine into a glass full of ice.
Flavor Ideas
- Cantaloupe, cucumber, mint
- Berry
- Lemon-lime
- Watermelon & mint
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I like the watermelon mint idea – will have to try it once our watermelons are ripe. I’ve tried cucumbers in water before too and loved it.
I love to see what pictures you have, no matter what you’re posting about! But I’ll have to keep this particular post in mind, because I also get sick to death of plain water. Good idea!
Thanks so much!
What an awesome idea! Pinning for future reference!
I love the watermelon mint water! So delicious and refreshing, especially on a hot summer day!
Oh I love this and what BEAUTIFUL pictures you take! Hope you’ll add this to Healthy 2day Wednesdays this week!
I need to try this! It looks fun, and a lot tastier than plain water.
What a smart & fun idea! And it just looks too pretty not to try 🙂
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blessings,
lauren
What an awesome idea – I think you ARE a SUPER Mom! =) Congrats on being featured at Mix it up Monday!
The watermelon basil looks delicious and refreshing!
this looks SO amazing! Yum and refreshing! Just wanted to let you know this week be featured at this weeks Tasteful Tuesday Party. Come by and check it out. Please grab a featured button is you don’t have one. thanks for leaving a link back in your post! Thanks and happy linking this week.
Hi, Heather! Guess what? You’ve been featured AGAIN on Eat Make Grow this week! Last week, our co-host Foy chose you, and this week, you got the most clicks from our readers. You’re like the Tom Hanks of Eat Make Grow! Congrats! We hope you’ll enter again this week 🙂
Wow! Your photography of the fruits in the jars is so beautiful that I might actually make your “recipe” myself (even tho I’m not much of a water drinker…maybe this will change my ways). I saw your post as it was featured over on “Inspiration Friday” .
Thank you for this wonderful idea!!!
Thank you. I am excited to try my own this summer!
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Looks fantastic!