5 Refreshing Fruit Infused Waters

Ingredients

• 0.5 fruit Grapefruit (peeled and sliced into rounds)
• 1 sprig Rosemary (fresh, stems removed)
• 1 fruit Lemon (zest only (lemon rind) for concentrated flavor)
• 1 cup Strawberries (hulled and sliced)
• 1 cup Watermelon (made into balls using a melon baller)
• 5 leaves Fresh Basil (torn gently)
• 1 fruit Orange (peeled and sliced into rounds (or clementine segments))
• 0.5 cup Blueberries (fresh)
• 5 leaves Fresh Mint (whole leaves, lightly bruised)
• 1 fruit Lemon (sliced thinly)
• 0.5 fruit Cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
• 1 inch Fresh Ginger (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1 fruit Lime (sliced thinly)
• 1 cup Honeydew Melon (made into balls with melon baller)
• 1 cup Cantaloupe (made into balls with melon baller)
• 2 cups Ice Cubes (optional, to keep water cold)
• 10 cups Cold Filtered Water (approximately 2.5 L, divided among jars)

Instructions

1. Gather Supplies

   Collect five 32‑oz mason jars, a sharp knife, cutting board, melon baller, measuring cup, and a large pitcher of cold filtered water.

   Time: PT2M

2. Prepare Grapefruit‑Rosemary‑Lemon Water

   Slice ½ grapefruit into rounds, zest one lemon (use only the colored rind), and place the slices and zest into one mason jar. Add one sprig of fresh rosemary, fill the jar halfway with ice, then top with cold water.

   Time: PT4M

3. Prepare Strawberry‑Watermelon‑Basil Water

   Slice 1 cup strawberries, use a melon baller to create 1 cup watermelon balls, and tear 5 basil leaves. Add fruit and basil to a second jar, add ice, and fill with water.

   Time: PT5M

4. Prepare Orange‑Blueberry‑Mint Water

   Slice one orange into rounds (or segment clementines), add ½ cup fresh blueberries, and gently bruise 5 mint leaves. Place into a third jar, add ice, and pour water over.

   Time: PT4M

5. Prepare Lemon‑Cucumber‑Ginger Water

   Thinly slice one lemon and ½ cucumber, and slice a 1‑inch piece of fresh ginger. Combine in a fourth jar, add ice, and fill with water.

   Time: PT4M

6. Prepare Lime‑Melon‑Cantaloupe Water

   Slice one lime, ball 1 cup honeydew and 1 cup cantaloupe using the melon baller, and add to the fifth jar. Add ice and water.

   Time: PT5M

7. Final Touches

   Seal each jar with its lid, give a gentle shake, and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Optionally, muddle gently with a straw before drinking for extra intensity.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

30

Protein

0.5 g

Carbohydrates

7 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

1 g