My Favourite Flavored Water Combinations

Blueberry Lavender Water

I find I’m constantly forcing myself to drink plain ole’ water to keep myself hydrated so I decided to try different ways to make my water intake more interesting by flavoring it. This is one berry and herb combination I really enjoyed and will be making often during blueberry season.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup blueberries

2 sprigs lavender

Ice

Water

DIRECTIONS

Press the blueberries slightly with a sturdy spatula to open up the skin without mashing them and toss into a tall glass.

Add the lavender sprigs and fill the glass halfway with ice; cover with water and place in the refrigerator for 1/2 an hour to an hour.

Enjoy!

Cucumber Mint Water

This is a great way to enjoy water and keep yourself hydrated after a workout or on a hot sunny day.

INGREDIENTS

3 ounces sliced English cucumber

6 mint leaves, torn

Ice

Water

DIRECTIONS

Place the cucumber and mint leaves in a tall glass and toss in a few ice cibes; cover with water and refrigerate for an hour.

Enjoy!

Strawberry Banana Water

This is one I make often during strawberry season; it is a great way to enjoy water and stay hydrated in extreme heat. I use up the leftover berries and bananas to make smoothies after the water is consumed. Just toss them in a blender with yogurt and a bit of fruit juice.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound strawberries

1 large banana

Juice of 1 lemon

6 cups water

DIRECTIONS

Place all the ingredients in a large juice jug and refrigerate for a couple hours.

Pour the water in a glass over ice and enjoy!