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We made strawberry infused water (detox water) all last summer. Now that our basil is thriving again, we’ve resumed our flavored water tradition. I’m also excited to share with you a new favorite that I’ve discovered; watermelon basil. Adding basil to water gives it an amazing freshness and the fruit adds just the right amount of sweet tang.
My friend Amber from nursing school introduced me to flavored water. Amber, my waistline thanks you! :). Try serving these up at your next party instead of boring water bottles.
Strawberry Flavored Water (Detox Water):
4-6 strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/2 lemon, sliced
Small handful of basil, scrunched
Ice and cold filtered water
Watermelon Flavored Water (Detox Water):
2 slices of watermelon, cut into thirds or quarters
Small handful of basil, scrunched
Ice and cold filtered water
How to make fruit infused detox water:
Fill your juice pitcher to the top with ice and fruit. Slightly scrunch up the basil so it releases it’s flavor. Cover with cold filtered water. This water is best if you let the water infuse at least 1 hour. If you’re inpatient (like me), poke a few holes in your fruit with a fork for instant flavor.
Are you thirsty yet?
Naturally Flavored Water (Detox Water)
Ingredients
Strawberry Flavored Water:
- 4-6 strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
- Small handful of basil, scrunched
- Ice and cold filtered water
Watermelon Flavored Water:
- 2 slices of watermelon, cut into thirds or quarters
- Small handful of basil, scrunched
- Ice and cold filtered water
Instructions
- Fill your juice pitcher to the top with ice and fruit.
- Slightly scrunch up the basil so it releases it's flavor. Cover with cold filtered water.
- This water is best if you let the water infuse at least 1 hour. If you're inpatient (like me), poke a few holes in your fruit with a fork for instant flavor.
wow great.very elegant and healthy
Thanks
I’ve been trying different combinations. Will definitely try your suggestions. I put it in a big pitcher and drink it for about a week since it is just me drinking it. Should I infuse the water with the fruit for a day or so and then strain the fruit and herbs out so they don’t go bad during the week or does the water lose the flavor once they are gone? Thanks!
Anna, as long as you keep it refrigerated, fruit won’t go bad. I don’t strain it. I leave the fruit in the pitcher and just add more water, to have continuous supply through the week. Hope this helps :).
I can’t wait to try this with Kangen 9.5pH water! It really pulls out the flavor of foods. Love making coffee and tea and soups with it. Have you ever tried it? Yummy! www.shinewithwater.com
I like to use lemon zest and oranges and I use boiling water to get the flavour out more
Those are great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Hello thanks for sharing it looks yummy & refreshing. Since this infused-water happening in my country I think I must try it. Anyway you have such a nice blog. I can learn cooking from this. Thanks 🙂
Thank you so much Retty 🙂
I sometimes add a used teabag, it adds great flavor without overpowering the fruit of choice!
That’s brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
I just made the strawberry, lemon & basil. Delicious!!
I have been drinking fruit infused water for a year or two, but have never thought of these combos. Thanks so much!
Lime, lemon & mint is an old standby, but my fave until now was 1 grapefruit, 4-6 tangerines, 2-3 limes & mint, sometimes a half cucumber. I drink a lot of water, so variety is very nice!
Thanks again!
Thank you so much for sharing your varieties with me. I love to try new flavored waters. It keeps me better hydrated when it tastes great! 🙂
I do not like to drink plain water so this is a great way for me to get my required amount of water each day.
I feel the same way! 🙂 It keeps me hydrated and it’s more interesting to drink!
This looks so refreshing! How many ounces of water do you use aprox. for this amount of fruit? Also, can I use frozen fruit?
You can really use as much as you like! You can do half a gallon or 1 gallon at once. Or put in 1/2 gallon and then refill with another half later if your pitcher is small. We refill the jug for several days and leave it in the fridge. I like to poke strawberries a little with a fork with the refills to infuse more strawberry flavor.
FLAVORED WATER W/STRAWBERRIES
Love it!!! It’s “infusing” in my fridge right now!! Shared w./ 2 other friends who also love it. What a great, healthy idea. Plus, it looks GREAT on the table!!!
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing 🙂 If you want to refill it, you can stab your fruit a few times and it will be amazing once again 🙂
Here’s another good drink. My husband loves it since it’s not sweet.
Lemon, Mint & Cucumber Water
1/2 English cucumber, sliced
2 lemons, sliced
Handful of mint leaves, crushed
Water
Great idea! Thank you for sharing that!
I love the idea of this naturally flavored water. I will have to give this a try! I always look forward to all the recipes you post. You have a great sense of humor! I especially like that you take the time to reply to people when they post on your blog! That alone makes this my favorite blog! Thank you Natasha!
You are music to my ears Olga :D. You are very welcome.
How refreshing! I can’t wait to give this a try!
It really is! I think you’ll love it!
I made this at my son’s birthday party. All the guests loved it. Great idea, keep them coming!!
That’s awesome! Did you make both of them?
No I didn’t have basil or watermelon on hand. I improvised. I had cherries which I cut in half to flavor the water faster and cut up oranges, strawberries and a few lemon slices. Everyone thought it was a great idea. No one had ever seen that before. It was a hit!
I love your ideas for flavored water! Sounds so refreshing!
What an amazing idea! My waistline thanks *you*!
Thanks Lindsey! 🙂
Sliced up orange in ice cold water is my fave! Give it a try…
I will definitely do that Olga, sounds simple and yummy :).
I add sliced cucumbers to mine. Sounds weird, but it’s very refreshing.
Thanks for the idea Alina, I will be trying your version next time :).
The cucumber added to the water is refreshing. That’s what we usually do too. Another item is mint leaves.
But I’ll be trying your watermelon water though. Maybe even today, we do have some watermelon cut open today!
Mmm mint and cucumber. That sounds perfect!
It sounds like something that would definitely quench my thirst! and it looks so pretty also
Yes, the best of both worlds 🙂
I make mine with raspberry, lemon and mint 😀 that is if I have raspberry, but mostly it’s just lemon and mint. I guess you can call it a virgin Mojito)))
Ultra virgin! I love the sound of that combination!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Wow, Thats A great Way To Make A Healthy Drink, Thanks!
You’re welcome and it tastes great too, minus all the sugar 🙂