Infused Water (7 Detox Drinks)
Make hydration a breeze with seven delicious fruit, vegetable, and herb-infused flavored water recipes - one for every day of the week! These detox water drinks can help to boost your metabolism, aid weight loss, eliminate toxins and make your skin glow.
Servings 6 cups
Ingredients
1. Strawberry, Lemon, Basil
- 8 strawberries sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh basil
- 5-6 cups (1200-1440 ml) water
2. Watermelon, Jalapeño, Mint
- 1 1/2 cups (225 g) watermelon cubes
- 4-6 slices jalapeño
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
- 5-6 cups (1200-1440 ml) water
3. Mango, Coconut, Lime
- 1 cup (160 g) mango cubes
- 1 cup (120 g) coconut chunks
- 1 lime sliced
- 5-6 cups (1200-1440 ml) water
4. Orange, Grape, Rosemary
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 cup (160 g) grapes halved
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 5-6 cups (1200-1440 ml) water
5. Kiwi, Passion Fruit, Mint
- 1-2 kiwis sliced
- 1 passion fruit
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
- 5-6 cups (1200-1440 ml) water
6. Cucumber, Lime, Thyme
- 1 Persian cucumber sliced
- 1 lime sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 5-6 cups (1200-1440 ml) water
7. Apple, Ginger, Cinnamon
- 1 apple sliced
- 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
- 2-3 sticks cinnamon
- 5-6 cups (1200-1440 ml) water
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Once you’ve chosen a recipe, you will need to rinse and slice the ingredients. To extract more flavor from herbs, rub them between your fingers (or muddle them in the pitcher).
- Add the fruits and herbs to a large pitcher and pour in five to six cups of water.
- Allow it to sit and infuse for a minimum of 20 minutes (even better, an hour!). Then, optionally, add some ice cubes, and enjoy!I recommend allowing the water to infuse at room temperature for 1-2 hours before transferring it to the fridge (or a container of ice) to prevent bacteria growth.
Notes
- Due to all the fresh ingredients exposed to water, it’s best to consume these naturally flavored water drinks within 1 day. However, after that, you could strain the solids and store the water in the refrigerator for an additional 2-3 days.
- For quicker flavor: You can gently ‘muddle’ the ingredients to help release their flavor into the water, especially with fresh herbs and ingredients like ginger root.
- When using citrus fruits: The white pith can cause the water to become bitter over time, so it’s best to enjoy it within 4-5 hours, even if they’ll technically last longer. Alternatively, just add the flesh and peel without the bitter pith.
Nutrition Facts
Infused Water (7 Detox Drinks)
Amount per Serving
Calories
11
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Sodium
10
mg
0
%
Potassium
53
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
76
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
16
mg
2
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.