Naturally Flavored Water
There’s no need to purchase carbon-infused Bubly, Sparkling Ice, or Nestle fruit flavored seltzer. Read on to learn the best way to make natural water flavoring yourself.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 cups water filtered
- fruit and herbs of choice
Instructions
- If using fresh herbs, simply tear the herbs with your hands and put them in the pitcher, stems and all. Homesteading Hack: Did you know that the herb’s stem has the same flavor as the leaves? Don’t waste time picking off the leaves. Just throw it all in there.
- If using fruit, simply slice it into big chunks or slices and put it directly in the pitcher. It’s ok to leave the peel on fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges. Simply make sure the peel has been washed properly first.
- If using berries, place them directly in the pitcher. You can leave them whole for a pretty look. Homesteading Hack: To release even more flavor from the berries, you can lightly muddle them before placing them in the pitcher. They won’t look as pretty, but you’ll taste that added flavor.
- Fill the pitcher to the top with fresh, filtered water and put a lid on it.
- Place in the refrigerator. You can start drinking it immediately, but I prefer to let it sit overnight to absorb those great flavors.
- The infused water will last up to six days in your refrigerator.
Notes
Flavor Combinations:
- Lemon Balm – It has a true lemon flavor and smell. It is a natural way to cool you down on a hot summer day and has a calming effect.
- Mint – You can use and mix all different kinds of fresh mint.
- Lavender – It’s not only beautiful to look at, but it’s also very calming. Lavender would taste great alone or mixed with basil. You can add it to the pitcher, stem and all!
- Vanilla Bean – Vanilla would be a great addition to the lavender.
- Basil – Basil mixes well with thyme, lemon and strawberries.
- Ginger – If you’d like a more savory combination, try a little ginger (remember, a little goes a long way!), a cinnamon stick, and orange slices.
- Lemons, Limes, and Oranges – These are a great combination if you’re looking for a true citrus flavor, and each one goes well along with other herbs and fruits when you just want a little citrus taste. If you have limes in abundance and don’t know what to do with them, learn how to preserve limes here.
- Strawberry – Strawberries add a little sweetness and a beautiful color to any flavored water. It would be great mixed with lime or mint. You can add them whole or slice them for a more eye-catching appeal.
- Raspberries – Raspberries add a little sweetness and are lovely floating around in the water. You can also muddle them to release more flavor. It would be delicious with blueberries and orange slices or with mint.
- Blueberries – Not only do blueberries look great, but they are also fun to eat after you drink your water! They’re my kid’s favorite. They taste great with lemon balm, wedges, and most other herbs and fruits.
- Cucumber – For a cooling and refreshing combo, try cucumber with fresh mint leaves or with lemon or lime wedges.
- Melons – If you love fruit flavors, try adding melons. Watermelon and basil are great together.
- Mango – Mango adds a sweet, unique flavor. Try with strawberries, blueberries, orange wedges or basil.
- Pineapple – Pineapple adds a sweet, citrusy flavor that pairs great with herbs, berries and other fruits. Try with strawberries, limes and mango for a tropical twist.
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