Stay safe, healthy and hydrated this summer with these delicious flavors of Fruit Infused Water!
Wow guys, I just checked out the weather app on my phone and holy cow it’s gonna be hot this week!! Hotter than hot! Like fry an egg on the sidewalk kinda hot! We’re talkin’ temps 95 and higher for almost the entire week! Ugh! I knew this would be coming, so I planned out today’s post a few weeks ago knowing I’d be sharing it at some point and today’s the day.
I’m sharing this recipe for Fruit Infused Water not only because it’s delicious, but because I care about you guys and I want to make sure you’re prepared for the heat! We all know how important it is to stay hydrated in conditions of extreme heat, but knowing it and actually doing it are two different things.
I wish I was one of those people who loves to drink plain old water, but I’m not. I’m always looking for a way to jazz it up so I’m more likely to grab water instead of grabbing something sugary and bad for me. By simply adding some fruit, I get a drink I enjoy with fresh fruit flavor but without any added sugar or any extra calories. Woot woot! I have to say, I feel less tired, have fewer headaches and actually feel less hungry when I’m hydrated.
There are so many fruit flavored waters at the market, but making it at home is so easy and way less expensive. My three favorite flavor combinations are Raspberry-Lime, Strawberry-Blueberry-Kiwi and Cucumber-Lemon-Mint, but feel free to use any fruit combinations that happen to be your favorites. All you’ll need to make your own fruit infused water at home is a large pitcher, some washed, clean fruit, a knife for slicing and a large wooden spoon to muddle the mint or other herbs to help release their oils.
Fruit infused water can only be kept at room temperature for two hours. After two hours it needs to be refrigerated to prevent the growth of bacteria. You’ll also need to strain out all the solids after 24 hours and then return the water to the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Any unpeeled citrus fruits (lemons, limes, oranges) will make the water bitter after about 2-3 hours, so just remove the slices and squeeze in the juices before discarding the rinds and return to the fridge.
Keep it cool this week my friends with these tasty fruit infused water combos! Stay safe, stay healthy and stay hydrated!
- Raspberry-Lime Water:
- 1/2 pint raspberries
- 2 limes cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 2 quarts 8 cups spring or filtered water
- Strawberry-Blueberry-Kiwi Water:
- 8 large strawberries hulled and halved
- 1/2 pint blueberries
- 2 kiwi sliced (you can keep the skin on or peel)
- 2 quarts 8 cups spring or filtered water
- Cucumber-Lemon-Mint
- 1/2 large cucumber cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 large lemon cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 handful of fresh mint gently muddled with wooden spoon in the bottom of the pitcher
- 2 quarts 8 cups spring or filtered water
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Place fruit into bottom of pitcher. Pour water into pitcher.
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Place pitcher in refrigerator and let infuse for two hours.
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Remove citrus fruits after 2 hours squeezing juices into the water then discarding the rinds to prevent bitterness.
Yum, Mary Ann, these look so refreshing. I tend to drink more water when it’s got some yummy fruit in it. It’s going to be wicked hot here this week, so I’ll be making these for sure! Stay cool.
Me too Karen! I really have a hard time drinking it straight up, so the fruit is the perfect enticement for me! Try to stay cool!
I actually love plain water, but that doesn’t mean I won’t be trying this gorgeous fruit infused version :) What a great way to stay hydrated and beat the heat!!
Yes, Megan! Glad you’re on board! Have a great week and stay cool! xo
I will be honest and admit I don’t drink enough water. I always grab an energy drink over water, which is terrible, I know. Totally need to change that and whip up these fruit infused waters! These are so gorgeous, Mary Ann! Not only that, I bet they taste refreshing and perfectly delicious! This is a water I won’t turn down! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
I am terrible at drinking plain water Cheyanne, so this is the only way I do it! And with the temps rising above 95 this week, it’s the perfect time to make a few pitchers! Try to stay cool!
I love water and it’s a definite go-to choice for me when I’m thirsty. I usually always got some at my side. No complaints about the warmer weather from me….we get so few days so I have to enjoy it while it’s around! Probably not as warm as you guys, but warm enough :) Love this fruit infused water! Such a great way to make plain water more interesting, plus get a little sweetness too. Plus, it looks so pretty too! Pinned! Have a great week :)
That’s great Dawn! I wish I was more like you then! I do love water when I add the fruit! Have a great week!
It sounds like you are in for a hot week! This flavored water looks much better than anything you can buy. All that beautiful fruit makes a very cheery drink!
Yes! It’s going to be a scorcher! I’ll be sipping on this good stuff all day long!
Fruit infused water is my absolute favorite. Even now, during our winter, I drink a few jars everyday. Your photos are lovely, as usual! :)
Thanks so much Alida! I’ve gotten so much better with drinking water because of the fruit! Lots to choose from during the summer!
Fruit infused water sounds so refreshing! It would be the perfect way to cool down and enjoy delicious fruit. Not to mention it’s so pretty!
Yes, it really is Jen! And so naturally sweet and delicious!
Perfect and so pretty! It’s hot here, as well – sticky hot, so this lovely water is sure to hit the spot this week :)
It’s incredibly sticky here too Jennifer! The type of heat I really dislike! I’ll be guzzling this water all day long for sure!
This looks so refreshing and perfect for the hot weather we’re having as well! I’ll take one glass of each please :)
You got it Jessica! We’re roasting here! Hope the heat wave ends soon!
Hydration is key with these super hot days! I love all these fruit combos. What a fun and perfect way to stay cool and refreshed!
Yes, I agree Rachelle! Thank goodness for all the gorgeous summer fruits! Have a great week!
With a week of triple digits ahead of me, I need to be sipping on this water all day long. So pretty!
It’s so refreshing too Laura! So much better than plain old water!
Mmm I drink tons of water as it is, but this water looks SO good and will definitely make me drink more of it on these hotter than hot days. I love the strawberry version – must try!
The strawberry-blueberry-kiwi flavor is my favorite Rachel! Hope you enjoy!
I saw the weather report and you guys are in for some hot weather. I love the idea of fruit infused water, I will make it for sure. It has such a subtle taste.
Yes Gerlinde! I love the pics of the wedding on IG! Looks like you all had so much fun!
Love this, Mary Ann – it’s boiling hot here so this is a great idea. I also blend up fruit with a little water and then freeze it in an ice cube tray – and added the frozen fruit cubes to a big glass of water or smoothies. Stay cool!
Great idea Geraldine! Hope your weather’s cooler!
I love fruit waters but I didn’t know all the details about food safety! Great resource for those of us who’d like to have some of this on hand at all times this summer :) :) Stay cool!
You too Sarah! It was roasting again here today, so this water is hitting the spot!
I’m with ya – I can’t drink straight water without some kind of flavoring and in the summer months its so important to stay hydrated. Love that you listed a few different flavor combos.
Hope you enjoy Nicole! Stay cool!
Trust YOU to turn water into an absolute work of art….beautiful! I’m trading in my Poland Spring bottle for one of these, because I am all about hydration in all this hazy, HOT and humid. Stay cool!!
Thanks so much Kate! Yes, this heat has been rough for the last few days! Keeping my fingers crossed there is an end in sight!
I love that you did a post on this, Mary Anne! I’ve been drinking so much cucumber lime water this summer and it’s been the best thing to help me drink more water. I agree, drinking helps so much with energy levels and fewer headaches. I love your colorful combinations here! Happy mid-summer!
Yay! I’m glad you’re enjoying it too Emily. It’s so important to stay hydrated in this terribly warm weather! I’m hoping a cool down is in our near future! Happy summer!
I am the worst water drinker Mary Ann and I’m always looking for ways to trick myself into having more, especially in the summer. Well, this is it!! No tricks here, just a gorgeous refreshing drink. Perfect for the beach! Pinned!!
Thanks Cathy! I’m terrible too, but these fruit infused waters really help!
Such a great reminder to stay hydrated. I am the worst at drinking enough water… I get busy and forget. But adding fruit always entices me to drink more. I need this, Mary Ann, and your photos are so pretty with so much vibrance and color! I’m heading to the kitchen now! xo
Me too Traci! The fruit always entices me! Hope you enjoy! Happy weekend!