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    12 Detoxifying Infused Water Combinations

    Mar 29, 2016 · 24 Comments

    Stay hydrated with these twelve refreshing water infusions.  Some of the ingredients can even be found growing in your garden.

    12 Detoxifying Infused Water Combinations - stay hydrated and refreshed with these common add-ins to your water. Spruce up your water and add more nutrition to your refreshing drink.

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    I'm always on a mission to include more nutrition in everything I put on the table, drinks included.  That's why I love steeping my herbs overnight for a mineral-rich infusion.  Another way to stay hydrated and add more nutrients and minerals is to make tasty and refreshing water combinations.

    12 Detoxifying Infused Water Combinations

    The following 12 combinations are simply ideas for your infused waters.  There really is no limit to how many different variations you can make and I would also encourage you to make these with whatever is in season and better yet, whatever is growing in your garden.

    One of the things that I love about eating {and drinking} real food is that we eat with the seasons.  Raspberries during peak season will be far superior in taste and quality than berries during cooler months.  Hence, the absence of raspberries in these water combos.

    12 Detoxifying Infused Water Combinations - stay hydrated and refreshed with these common add-ins to your water. Spruce up your water and add more nutrition to your refreshing drink.

    Starting at the top, going clockwise:

    Citrus Parsley: Hydrate yourself with this blend. Simply toss sliced meyer lemons, navel oranges and a few sprigs of fresh parsley for a refreshing, slightly tangy drink.  Keep the peel on the citrus for added nutrients.  The parsley will offset the bitterness.

    Strawberry and Oregano: I'll be honest, oregano has a strong flavor that's why it's important to pair it with something sweet and delicate like strawberries.  These red beauties are the only berries in season currently that's why they make a perfect addition to a hydrating drink.

    Pineapple Core and Cucumber Spears: Long after your family enjoyed the juicy parts of pineapple, you can slightly sweeten your plain water with the leftover pineapple cores.  I always strive to have less kitchen waste, especially in the form of food, so I love throwing these cores along with some cucumber spears for a refreshing drink.  Cut the pineapple cores and cucumbers into spears and pour ice water over them.

    Apple, Aloe & Cilantro: This variation is unusual with the addition of aloe vera but aloe isn't just great for topically on sunburned skin.  It's a great digestive aid and a nutrition powerhouse.  The sweetness of apples and freshness of cilantro compliment the aloe.  To add aloe, pinch off one of the leaves and wash well.  With a small knife, slice the aloe vera leaf across lenghtwise and scrape some of the pulpy gel straight into drinking glass.  Add ½ cup of water and stir vigorously.  Add sliced apples and cilantro and pour additional water and ice for your enjoyment.

    12 Detoxifying Infused Water Recipes - stay hydrated and refreshed with these common add-ins to your water. Spruce up your water and add more nutrition to your refreshing drink.

     

    Apple & Fresh Dill: If there's one herb I grew up with it's definitely fresh dill.  It's also the herb I add to a lot of my dishes, salads especially.  And apparently, it's a great addition to infused water.  Nothing special about this combo yet it quenches your thirst and is a refreshing option on a hot day.

    Navel Oranges & Basil Love: Not sure if there's anything better than an orange fusion with chopped basil.  I love chopping basil, but ripping it using fingers works just as great to release some of those sharp flavors.

    Zucchini Strips and Meyer Lemon: Zucchini is great for infused water because it's incredibly refreshing and full of vitamins and minerals.  Pair it with a sweet lemon variety like Meyer Lemon and you have a perfect combination for a hydrating drink.

    Meyer Lemon Thyme: Spruce up your plain old water with simple slices of meyer lemon and a handful springs of thyme.  This duo is perfect together and adds a great punch to your boring bottle of aqua.

    Sweet Peppermint Drink: Adding sliced strawberries, pineapple chunks and shredded mint makes this a kid favorite.  The berries and pineapple are always a hit together but not so overpowering since the mint compliments both of those.

    12 Detoxifying Infused Water Combinations - stay hydrated and refreshed with these common add-ins to your water. Spruce up your water and add more nutrition to your refreshing drink.

    Fresh Herbal Infusion: This is the sister drink to my regular drink of choice on a typical day.  When I don't steep my herbs overnight in hot water, I opt for a simpler choice of cilantro, parsley, basil and mint together in a tall mason jar of ice water.  I do prefer to rub the herbs between my fingers first to release some of the natural juices.  So tasty and energizing.

    Ginger and Peppermint: As with the pineapple core, the remnants of grated ginger can be reused to create a revitalizing drink that also aids in weight loss. I like to make this drink usually after making Kimchi, since reusing that unwanted piece of ginger makes me feel better.  Besides, it's perfectly shredded to extract all the juices from this root, paired with peppermint it makes for a perfect combination.

    Red Delicious Cinnamon: Can't let go of all the fall flavors just yet?  Enjoy this cinnamon-red-delicious concoction and quench your thirst at the same time.  For best flavor, pour about ½ cup of boiling water over the cinnamon sticks to extract more flavor.  Add sliced red delicious apples and pour water over cinnamon and apples.  Add ice to chill.

    A collection of infused waters wouldn't be complete without a pretty bottle to drink from, now would it?

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    1. linda spiker says

      March 29, 2016 at 8:11 am

      Love these! Each is just beautiful. Pinned.

      Reply
    2. Sarah @ Politically Incorrect Health says

      March 29, 2016 at 8:42 am

      These all sound so refreshing and delicious! I especially love the combo with pineapple because you are trying not to waste anything 🙂

      Reply
      • Anya says

        March 29, 2016 at 9:09 am

        That was the plan! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Andrea Fabry says

      March 29, 2016 at 8:46 am

      I love these! I have lots of parsley in my garden right now and can't wait to put it in water with some lemon. Thank you for the inspiration!

      Reply
    4. Beth says

      March 29, 2016 at 9:20 am

      I love these and will keep them in mind this summer when I want to drink iced lattes all day!

      Reply
    5. Renee Kohley says

      March 29, 2016 at 9:36 am

      What a lovely idea! I am working on more fluid intake during the day and usually have to do it with tea infusions to get it in - I love this idea - thank you for so many inspiring flavors to try!

      Reply
    6. Megan Stevens says

      March 29, 2016 at 9:54 am

      That Meyer Lemon Thyme one has me! These are all lovely!!

      Reply
    7. Marjorie says

      March 29, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      These all sound amazing and are so pretty!

      Reply
    8. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

      March 29, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      I love making infused waters! These are all so pretty too ... and I'm sure they taste amazing.

      Reply
    9. carol little says

      March 31, 2016 at 7:12 am

      Love herb-infused 'anything'. Infused waters are a favourite during warm weather in my home. This post is just so inspiring. Love your pics and your ideas. I make some of these. and others will.. definitely try.
      Basil-Orange is one of my faves. I don't often see Meyer lemon but will watch for it and make the Thyme-Lemon one. Pinning!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        March 31, 2016 at 7:19 am

        Thank you Carol. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Firemedicjean says

      June 07, 2016 at 9:48 pm

      I love lemon and cucumber water and am so excited to try something new. Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful recipes!

      Reply
    11. Colleen Welsch says

      July 07, 2016 at 8:30 am

      I love the idea of reusing the pineapple core for these! Great post!

      COLLEENWELSCH.COM

      Reply
      • Anya says

        July 07, 2016 at 9:27 am

        Yes! Such a shame to throw out those cores - they are full of nutrition!

        Reply
    12. candy says

      July 07, 2016 at 9:53 am

      I plan on working my way through all of these slowly and carefully. Will see which ones I really enjoy.

      Reply
    13. Krista Williams says

      July 07, 2016 at 11:30 am

      This is so genius! I love it! I am going to do it now, with some raspberries 🙂

      xoxo
      Krista
      http://www.hundredblog.com

      Reply
    14. Rachel says

      July 07, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      What great pairings! I love fruit infused water - so refreshing!

      Reply
    15. Julie says

      July 07, 2016 at 1:05 pm

      I love detox waters. There's several on here I want to try. Yum!!

      Reply
    16. Lauren says

      July 07, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      These look great - a lot of combinations I haven't tried yet - pinning!

      Reply
    17. Lauren says

      July 07, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      Awesome round up! I was obsessed with infused waters awhile back but I need to get back into it!

      Reply
    18. Clare Speer says

      July 07, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      I have been honestly looking and coming across some infused water recipes - it has really interested me! You are a "mind reader" - pinned this for later! Can't wait to try some of these!

      Reply
    19. Carol L says

      February 19, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      Hello.
      I was wondering if it is ok to use dried herbs for these? I don't have access to many fresh herbs right now. Will have this summer, but for now, all I have are dried herbs. Thanks!

      These all look so wonderful!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        February 19, 2018 at 6:38 pm

        Yes! Dried herbs will work too but I would let them infuse a little longer than with fresh. Use about 2 tablespoons per quart and let steep overnight. 🙂

        Reply

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