1. Cucumber Lemongrass Water
After trying this recipe, you will feel like you’ve just left the spa. It will also keep you hydrated during the whole day.
You’ll Need
4 cups water, ½ cucumber, and 1 stalk lemongrass.
Directions
Peel the cucumber into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Then place the cucumber ribbons in a pitcher.
Use your hands to peel the rough outer edge of the lemongrass. Cut it in half, lengthwise, and add it to the pitcher.
Fill the pitcher with water and stir it a little. Let it chill for at least 1 hour. Serve and enjoy!
2. Berry Lemon Water
This drink will remind you of Starbucks, except that this one is much healthier and cheaper.
You’ll Need
Take water, 3 sliced lemons, and 1lb bag of frozen berry medley – with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and red raspberries. Mix the ingredients. Steep overnight and enjoy it in the morning.
3. Lemon Mint Water
The mint will add some natural sweetness, so it won’t be necessary to add any sugar.
You’ll Need
4 sliced lemons, 1 ½ packed fresh mint, 6 cups of water, 6 cups ice cubes, and fresh mint for garnish.
Directions
Put the lemon slices in a large pitcher. Slightly rub the mint leaves between the palms of your hands to bruise them, and then add them to the pitcher. Pour the water and cover the pitcher. Chill it for 1 – 8 hours.
Strain the mixture, but keep the lemon slices as garnish. Pour, add the garnish, and enjoy the drink.
4. Cucumber Herbal Water
Adding rosemary to this drink will give it a touch of sophistication.
You’ll Need
5 cups water, 10 thin slices of cucumber, 2 lemon slices, 3 sprigs rosemary, and 2 sprigs fresh mint.
Directions
Mix the water, lemon slices, and cucumber slices. Crush the rosemary and the mint to release their flavor and add them to the water mixture. Chill for a few hours. Serve with a lemon wedge garnish.
5. Watermelon Basil Water
When you pair basil with watermelon, you will receive a surprisingly fresh drink.
You’ll Need
Mix 6 cups of water, 2 slices of watermelon, a handful of basil which was previously scrunched to release flavor. Chill the drink and serve it.
6. Pineapple Peach Mango Water
For this recipe, you can use frozen fruits, if you can’t find fresh ones or if they are out of season. This recipe is a very easy one.
You’ll Need
Mix 6 cups of water, 2 sliced peaches, and a frozen fruit mix of your liking. Chill the drink overnight and enjoy it in the morning.
7. Strawberry Mango Water
This drink smells and tastes great. Mangoes and strawberries are known to promote healthy eyes, so you’ll be giving your eyesight some much needed nutrients while sitting in front of a screen all day.
You’ll Need
Mix 6 cups of water, 1 cubed and fresh mango, and ½ cup strawberries. Steep this in a fridge for 4 hours and serve cold.
8. Pineapple Mint Water
This is one super healthy drink.
You’ll Need
Water, 1 cup sliced pineapple, and a sprig of mint.
Directions
If you want, you can put the whole sprig, or you can remove the mint leaves from the sprig. Whatever you choose, be sure to gently bruise the mint in the palms of your hands before adding it to the pitcher. Then just add pineapple and water. Your drink is ready!
9. Grapefruit Water
Grapefruit is amazing for your metabolism, but it will also leave your skin glowing.
You’ll Need
Mix 4 – 6 cups of water and 1 sliced red grapefruit. Leave this in the fridge overnight and enjoy it in the morning.
10. Blueberry Lemon Water
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and will give this drink a pretty purple hue.
You’ll Need
Mix water, 1 cup blueberries, 1 sliced lemon, and lavender to garnish. Chill and enjoy!
11. Blackberry Sage Water
The savoriness of the sage is complimentary to the sweetness of the fruit.
You’ll Need
Mix water, 1 cup blackberries, and a handful of sage leaves. Stir it up, cover, chill, and serve with ice.
12. Ginger Lemon Thyme Water
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, so you can drink this after a workout instead of a sugary energy drink.
You’ll Need
Water, 4 lemon wedges, 8 sprigs fresh thyme, 4 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
Directions
Gently press the ingredients using a spoon. This will help them release their flavor. Then add them to a pitcher, let it chill and serve.
13. Rosemary Orange Water
You can drink this when you feel sick. The orange contains vitamin C which will boost your immune system, and rosemary is famous for fighting off infections.
You’ll Need
Mix water, 8 sprigs of fresh rosemary and 3 slices of fresh orange. Serve the drink chilled.
14. Pomegranate Rosemary Water
You will forget the boring task of picking pomegranate seeds when you try this drink.
You’ll Need
Mix 1 cup of water, 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, 1 tsp 100% pomegranate juice, and 2 rosemary leaves. Chill the drink and serve.
15. Pineapple Ginger Orange Water
Ginger cures nausea, so this is a great drink for morning sickness and hangovers.
You’ll Need
Mix water, ½ cup cubed pineapple, ½ sliced orange, and 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger. Chill the drink and serve.
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