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Home » Healthy Year Challenge » 7 Infused Water Recipes to Try This Summer

Last updated on June 8, 2016. Originally posted on June 8, 2016 By Maryea / 24 Comments

7 Infused Water Recipes to Try This Summer

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These infused water recipes are for all of my peeps out there who struggle to drink enough water each and everyday. I get it. Plain water can get really boring. Especially when you’re trying to drink a gallon a day. Infused water to the rescue!infused-water-recipes

I do have to tell you something. In general, I don’t mind plain water. But I heard enough from people who just don’t love plain water, I decided to create some infused water recipes to make water more interesting. At first I created these recipes for you. Then it happened. I fell in love with infused water! Infused water is an incredible way to drink water! I’m still A-OK with plain water, but man, infused water hits. the. spot. on warm summer days. So much more interesting than plain water.

Why should you try these infused water recipes? First, they add great flaaavor to your water. You’ll feel like you’re sipping water at a spa. Just ignore the laundry and kids for a few minutes. It works, I’m telling you. 🙂 The number one reason is flavor, but vitamins from the fruits also leak into the water. Sure, it’s not the same as eating the whole fruit, but you are getting some vitamins there. Can’t complain about that.

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How to Make Infused Water

Making these infused water recipes is easy. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you:

  • Add your fruits and herbs to the desired about of water and let it infuse for 3-4 hours for the best flavor.
  • You can also let the water infuse overnight.
  • After water has infused for 12 hours or more, you should remove the fruits and herbs. The infused water can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can reuse the fruit after infusing, but the flavor will be lessened the second time.
  • Citrus rinds can cause bitterness if you let them infuse too long. Remove the rinds to avoid this, or remove them after 3-4 hours of infusing.
  • Wash your produce well before using in these infused water recipes. When possible, use organic produce or synthetic pesticide residue may also be infused into your water. If organic is not possible, I recommend cleaning with a vinegar wash. Although it’s debated as to whether this method is effective, I think it’s worth the extra step to help remove pesticide residue.
  • Infused water should be refrigerated for storage. It will only last about 12 hours at room temperature.

Infused Water Recipes

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I chose to make smaller batch recipes so I could have a variety of different infused water combinations to drink. I used seven of these wide-mouth Ball jars as together they equal roughly a gallon, which is what I’m challenging myself to drink each day this month with the Gallon A Day Water Challenge. I combined them the night before, added the lids and let them infuse overnight. Then my whole day’s worth of water was waiting for me in the morning. Perfect! Any of these recipes can be made into a larger batch by increasing the amounts of fruits and herbs you use. There is no need to be precise in measurement when infusing water.

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I used four small strawberries a five small basil leaves and approximately 18 ounces of water.  You can leave the strawberries whole or slice them in half. This combination is incredible! After having a Strawberry Basil popsicle at the Everything Food Conference, I knew this would be a favorite. I’ll be making this all summer long.

infused-water-recipesYou’ll need a small handful of blueberries and 2-3 lemon slices for this one. The lemon will overtake the blueberries if you let this one infuse too long. You can remove the lemon after a few hours to prevent that from happening. This is a refreshing combination!

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I couldn’t decide which berry I wanted to pair with lime because I love berries+lime together, so I used a combination! I used approximately 18 ounces of water + a few blueberries + a few raspberries + a few strawberries + a few blackberries + 2 lime slices. This is a lovely infused water combination!

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Fresh ginger is a part of my everyday life, so I knew I had to include a ginger-infused water! For this one I used 18 ounces of water, 5-6 peach slices, plus 1 inch of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced. The result was a spicy-sweet water that I loved! If you think you’d like your water a little spicy, give this one a try!

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Watermelon and mint is one of my favorite flavor combinations. For this one I used approximately 18 ounces of water, eight watermelon cubes, and about five mint leaves. Refreshing!

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The classic spa water! This one uses 18 ounces of water, 5-6 slices of cucumber, and about five mint leaves. Cucumber water will transport you. infused-water-recipesIf you’re up for something different, give this one a try. I’ll admit, this isn’t your everyday sweet infused water, but it’s super interesting! I used a small handful of blackberries, a few lemon slices, and one sprig of rosemary with about 18 ounces of water.

For those of you following along and participating in the Gallon a Day Water Challenge, a week has gone by and I’m happy to report I’ve been able to drink a gallon of water each day this month. I’m not giving a huge update, because so far I don’t notice a difference in my health. I’ll keep you updated to any changes I notice as the month goes on. I hope the challenge is going well for each of you, also. If you’re struggling to drink the whole gallon, definitely try these infused water recipes. Using a straw also can help you drink up!

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  1. Biker says

    December 9, 2021 at 11:57 am

    It’s great when healthy food is so delicious and tasty. Thanks for the motivation.

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  2. Krishnan says

    September 6, 2021 at 7:36 am

    Thanks for sharing the valuable information, this will be very much helpful

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  3. Andrew says

    May 3, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    Water recipe is to good for heath and good for life really like it this information about the infused water recipes thanks sharing this article

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  4. Jamesbon says

    December 10, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    this is very helpfull thanku so much.

    Reply
  5. Michael J. says

    July 15, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    One of the best reviews on the topic. And now it is very important. I’ve taken to drinking plain water and I was tired. Thank you for so efficiently gathered information and shared it.

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  6. kathleen says

    May 13, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    I like plain water too. But for fun, I just tried the cucumber + mint and I must say I love it. Thanks.

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    • Maryea says

      May 16, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  7. Kade says

    March 18, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    I just stumbled upon these recipes! i pinned them to my board for later. Amazing recipes!!! especially for those of us who get a wii bit bored of plain water and want to grab a soda instead. I wish i would have seen these a bit earlier, i plan to give the watermelon mint a try tomorrow! Thanks for sharing and for the great images as well!

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  8. James Hood says

    January 23, 2018 at 2:41 am

    That’s a nice recipe. I liked the images as well. Want to give it a try.

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  9. Tod says

    September 24, 2017 at 10:54 am

    great ideas for variety in the diet and motivation for a healthy lifestyle, thanks for sharing

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  10. Mot says

    September 24, 2017 at 10:51 am

    Great recipe, I will try to do something similar if I get something to work – I look forward to it insanely. Thanks for the great idea.

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  11. Connie says

    August 7, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    You often see the jars with fruit in the water. I’m confused, you said to remove it after infusing ??

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    • Maryea says

      August 9, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Yes, many people will keep the fruit in the water for a day, which is totally fine. I recommend removing it after 12 hours. It can stay in if it’s a shorter time than that, but certain fruits and herbs may give an off taste after a longer time. It really depends on the type of fruit/vegetable/herb. I hope you enjoy your infused water! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Tom says

    March 30, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    It’s great when healthy food is so delicious and tasty. Thanks for the motivation.

    Reply
  13. Harry says

    January 23, 2017 at 9:01 am

    It is very cool drinks. too delicious 🙂

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  14. Alex Power says

    September 28, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    Cool drinks. It is useful and tasty. I will definitely use these recipes. Thank You

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  15. James says

    August 9, 2016 at 5:33 am

    Great combinations and the pictures are amazing as well. During the summer there isn’t a day with a huge glass of cold fruit water for me. I love the infused waters with herbs. Green tea and cinnamon are my favorite ones. They are so perfect when I’m tired.

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    • Maryea says

      August 10, 2016 at 8:01 am

      Thanks for your comment, James!

      Reply
  16. Spencer says

    July 1, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    I’ve always had a hard time drinking enough water throughout the day but since I started infusing my drinking water, I noticed that I’m drinking a lot more now. My personal favorite is lemon, basil, and cucumber. It’s so refreshing to drink! Thanks for sharing your recipes, I can’t wait to try them out!

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    • Maryea says

      July 3, 2016 at 9:18 am

      You’re welcome, Spencer.

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  17. Jeannie Ross says

    June 23, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    These sound delicious!! Thank you! I am going to prep the blueberry/lime tonight 😀 I crave water now that my gut is healthier 🙂 Lost 9lbs and 10 inches in 3 months!! Whoop whoop!! 😀 Love my Plexus ^_^……joyfuljeannie

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    • Maryea says

      June 24, 2016 at 7:39 am

      I hope you love that combo!

      Reply
  18. Mandy says

    June 11, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Definitely have to try some. I am good with plain water to. Basically all I drink is hot tea in the am and then water. But even with that I have really been struggling to drink a gallon a day. I constantly have to go to the bathroom and honestly I tend to feel bloats and always way to full. Kinda makes it hard to eat. Feel like I’m drowning. Ha ha. But I am conscious to drink more and still trying to get a gallon in.

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    • Maryea says

      June 13, 2016 at 9:56 am

      I felt a little bloated for a couple days, and then that feeling went away. Maybe your body just has to adjust? It probably depends how much you were drinking before as well. Maybe that’s why people lose weight drinking this much water–they can’t eat!!

      Reply

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