05/31/2020
The Tastiest Way to Stay Hydrated this Summer: š§
We all know we need to up our water intake when it's hot outside, but sometimes drinking water can feel like a downright chore.
The perfect solution that is just as tasty as it is simple: infusions!
Some ingredients that can be used in infusions are:
Fruits: Strawberries, raspberries, oranges, lemons, limes, blueberries, blackberries, pomegranate seeds...
Herbs: Basil, mint, thyme, rosemary...
Vegetables: Cucumber, celery, fennel...
A couple of my favs are:
š„ Cucumber + Basil: Wash both your cucumber and fresh basil, then cut half your cucumber into slices. Place the cucumbers as well as a handful of basil into your water. Add ice, place the water in the fridge, and make sure to let the combination sit for at least half an hour*. The longer you let the flavors infuse, the stronger they will be.
šStrawberry + Mint: Wash your strawberry and mint, then cut a handful of strawberries into thirds so the flavor will have more opportunity to soak into the water. Make sure to remove the leaves! Place the strawberries in your water, along with a few sprigs of mint. Add ice, place the water in the fridge, and make sure to let the combination sit for at least half an hour*. The longer you let the flavors infuse, the stronger they will be.
šOrange + Basil: Wash your orange and fresh basil, then cut the orange into slices. Place the orange slices in your water, adding in a few basil leaves. Add ice, place the water in the fridge, and make sure to let the combination sit for at least half an hour*. The longer you let the flavors infuse, the stronger they will be. Citrus infuses more quickly than other fruits, so take that into account!
*Though itās recommend letting your infusions sit for a period of time for maximum flavor, you can also enjoy your drink immediately for a more subtle taste.
When you're done infusing, you have the option of straining out your ingredients or enjoying your drink with them. Some ingredients will break down into the water, such as berries, and cause a fun color change in your water.
