Infused waters

Stay hydrated with delicious ice-cold waters flavoured with fruits, herbs and spices.

Basic infused water recipe

This recipe makes two litres – that’s the average amount of water an adult is recommended to drink in a day, so you could make this early in the morning, or the night before, then use it to keep you going throughout the day.

• Approximately 2 cups of washed fruit, chopped or sliced

• 2 litres of cold tap water

• A few sprigs of herbs (optional)

• A small handful of whole spice (optional)

Put all your fruits, herbs, or spices in a jug, pitcher, or glass bottle. Pour the cold water over the top. Place in the fridge to chill and infuse for anything from half an hour to 8 hours. Give it a stir or two during that time. The longer you leave the water, the more highly flavoured it will become. Serve when ready. Leave the fruit in: children especially will love to eat it as well as drink the water. Add ice cubes for extra coldness.

For more tips on fruit flavour combinations and how to get the most out of your infused waters, you can read the full article where this recipe appeared, in the Autumn 2021 edition of our magazine, Wellness.

Water infused with fruit is an eye-catching and refreshing way to stay hydrated.