June 30, 2014

Simple Infused Water Recipes: Berry & Citrus


To be perfectly honest, Hubby and I are horrible about not drinking water. We are always getting on to the kids about drinking water, but then we skip out on it. Sometimes I do crave a tall glass of ice cold water. But most of the time, I am looking for something with a little more flavor. I am not a fan of the flavor drops and powders because the after-taste is icky and I am not excited about adding junk into our water. 

Last week, I decided that we should make "infused water." These recipes are a simple way to supercharge your water with vitamins and antioxidants. The best part about making infused water is that you can add different produce depending on what flavors or benefits you are going for. Plus, you never have to worry about gluten when you pick produce over packets! I was hosting a girl's spa day with Mary Kay- so I chose to include fruits that are known to assist in skin health.





  Looking for more infused water recipes? Hop over to our WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE Pinterest board!

Feeling fancy? Freeze extra fruit to use as ice cubes and set up a "make your own water" station.
Every guest got their own cup and could chose between berry or citrus water and then pick their own garnishes!

M chose to add blueberries, raspberries and oranges to her berry infused water.

This is what you call a WIN!

Have you ever tried infused water? What are your favorite add-ins?

36 comments:

  1. I love infused waters like these. Plain old water gets boring after a while and this is a great way to change it up.

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  2. And they were good, too! I've added limes and mint leaves before It turned out really nicely!

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    1. As soon as you left, I realized that I left the mint washed and ready in the fridge!

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  3. I'm awful about drinking water (because I drink so much soda - which is awful for me.) July is my month, though. (And today. Today I'm drinking a lot more water.) These look so fantastic. Can't wait to try them myself.

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  4. My too! I am trying to be better about skipping the soda

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  5. I love this idea,i hate plain water and this would be much healthier than some of the juices you buy in the store.

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  6. There is nothing more refreshing than ice cold water with fresh lemon!! I prefer infused water any day over sugary drinks!!

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  7. This is great. We have trouble getting our boys to drink water so this would be helpful.

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  8. Oh how yummy! I never thought to infuse my own water with fresh fruit. This would save me so much money! This is practically all I drink all day.

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  9. This is a great idea to jazz up "boring" water. I have to try this for my daughters and I.

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  10. Yum! This looks like the perfect refresher on a hot day. I will definitely be giving this a try.

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  11. I love infused water. Great recipes for these. I will have to save them for use in the future. Thanks!

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  12. That citrus water looks amazing! I'm horrible at drinking water too@

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  13. I love the idea of serving this at my 4th of July party. Festive, pretty and tasty.

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  14. This looks delicious. I love infused water!

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  15. Love infused water. It is a great way to get the kids to drink more, too! I love cucumber and mint!

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  16. I've actually been obsessed with Fruit infused Water!!! Great recipes!!

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  17. I love the idea of infused water. I agree that regular water can taste so blah. Putting in fruit is the perfect way to get everyone to drink.
    Estelle

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  18. I love all of these recipes. I have really become a fan of infused waters lately. So yummy!

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  19. I could so see us doing this! My kids would love it! A little pineapple, strawberry, and maybe orange and my daughter would be hooked. :) Thanks!

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  20. I love trying new mixes and flavors . We drink it quite often.

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  21. My husband and kids would love this. They love flavored water.

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  22. The only kind I have ever tried is with lemon. This looks so good and refreshing!

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  23. I love love love infused water! Makes my water so much less boring!

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  24. I'd love to try it. I haven't had infused water before.

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  25. Yummy ideas! I love infused waters. Thanks for sharing the recipes.

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  26. My husband HATES drinking plain flavorless water. I think using that Berry Infused Water recipe would get him to drink a lot more water!

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  27. I love this! The water looks so yummy and I know my kids would drink more water if it was berry infused!
    ~Amanda

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  28. This is a great way to drink more water. I am all about lemon water, but may have to try these other versions too!

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  29. I would like to try it instead of just plain water. I love it!

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  30. I think that infused water with citrus is the one for me. That sounds heavenly and so refreshing.

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  31. I have such a hard time getting enough water, infusion really helps because it adds just enough flavor without all of the sugar!

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  32. My son bought me a pitcher that allows you to place your fruits in the center so they stay somewhat intact and don't make your water real murky. I love it. Right now I am just doing oranges but I love lemon and strawberries.

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  33. I'm determined to try some of these! Thanks for the great recipes! They look delicious!

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  34. Such great recipes! I keep a water bottle next to me all day to remind myself to drink more water.

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  35. Infused water is so yummy! I have never made any of my own, though. Gonna have to give these a try!

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