Fruit Infused Water Recipe

Looking for a nice party drink? This fruit-infused water recipe is quick to make and will get everyone talking!

Looking for a nice drink to keep you entertained? Or just a healthy drink that’s an alternative to sugary sodas? This fruit-infused water recipe has your back for both! What Alex and I love about this recipe is that it looks so amazing — and tastes just as delicious — but only takes a few minutes to make. Alex and I are trying to drink more water (and kick our La Croix habit), and this fruit-infused water recipe makes it even more fun. Read on to find out how to make it and more of our fancy infused water recipes!

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How to make this fruit-infused water recipe

Preparing this fruit-infused water recipe is nearly as easy as throwing fruit in the water. But there are a few tricks that help bring out the flavor. Allow the flavors to meld in the fridge for about 1 hour before drinking. We found this to be particularly true with this fruit infused water, although some of our other infused water recipes tasted great right off the bat. So think a little ahead with this recipe. Otherwise it’s easy!

How to prepare fruit water:

1. Determine the fruits you want to use. You can use whatever fruits and herbs you like: we used 1 orange, a handful of strawberries and a handful of basil.
2. Thinly slice the oranges and strawberries. Place them at the bottom of a pitcher with the basil.
3. Use a wooden spoon to mash (lightly crush) fruits and herbs to release their juices.
4. Add 8 cups of cold water and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

How to grow fresh herbs

This water uses a handful of fresh basil or mint: and it’s so much more fun to grow yourself! We grow herbs all summer long and one of the most satisfying things is just walking around the garden and picking some herbs. You don’t even need space in the garden: you can easily grow herbs in pots as long as you have a sunny Sims! And adding herbs to your cooking is a healthy flavor addition without adding calories. You can find all of our tips below How to grow herbs.

Why Make Fruit Infused Water Recipes?

First of all: It is incredibly beautiful! This fruit-infused water recipe is perfect for entertaining. It’s also incredibly refreshing! The slightly sweet and aromatic taste of this fruit-infused water is the only reason.

But drinking plenty of water is always a good thing! It’s fantastic for your health. Fruit-infused water seems to be a lot more special than tap water, making it a great substitute for soda or other sugary drinks. There’s no sugar at all: it’s just fruit, herbs and water!

What about the acidity in citrus juices?

Drinking acidic liquids like orange juice and lemon juice can damage your tooth enamel over time, but only if you drink them very frequently. If you only drink this fruit-infused water occasionally, this shouldn’t be a problem. If you drink citrus-infused water every day, try drinking it through a straw to avoid contact with your teeth. You can also use less citrus overall: you can cut down to ½ an orange in this recipe.

More fortified water recipes

Looking for a healthy drink that looks this good? Infused water recipes are where it’s at! Whether citrus fruits, berries or herbs: everything tastes better in water. Here are our favorite infused water recipes:

• Lime water is ultra-refreshing and paired with aromatic mint is a stylish way to hydrate. It’s also perfect for parties!
• Lemon water is such a refreshing, healthy drink with zero calories and zero sugar.
• Mint Water uses mint in two ways: steeped in water and fresh as a garnish!
• Cucumber Water or Lemon Herb Cucumber Water is ultra refreshing and only takes 5 minutes to make. Chic drink, prepared in no time!

This fruit-infused recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free, naturally sweetened and refined sugar-free.