Flavor Infused Water Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups Filtered Water (cold, filtered)
• 0.5 medium Cucumber (sliced thin; peel optional (remove for less bitterness))
• 1 whole Lemon (sliced; zest optional)
• 0.5 cup Raspberries (frozen, slightly thawed)
• 1 whole Lime (sliced; peel removed to avoid bitterness)
• 5 leaves Basil Leaves (fresh, gently bruised)
• 1 whole Orange (peeled and segmented; remove peels to prevent bitterness)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients and Tools

   Collect all fruit, herbs, filtered water, and the mason jar, wooden spoon, knife, and cutting board.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare Fruit and Herbs

   Wash all produce. Slice the cucumber and lemon, peel and segment the orange, remove the lime peel, and set aside. Lightly bruise the basil leaves between your fingers.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Fruit to Jar and Lightly Muddle

   Place cucumber, lemon, orange segments, raspberries, and lime wedges into the quart mason jar. Use the wooden spoon to gently press and mash the fruit just enough to release juices.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add Herbs and Bruise

   Add the bruised basil leaves (or mint) to the jar and give them a gentle stir.

   Time: PT2M

5. Fill with Filtered Water and Stir

   Pour the cold filtered water over the fruit and herbs, filling the jar to the top. Stir gently to combine.

   Time: PT2M

6. Seal and Refrigerate to Infuse

   Screw the lid on tightly and place the jar in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for stronger flavor.

   Time: PT0M

7. Serve Chilled

   Pour the infused water into glasses, add ice if desired, and enjoy.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

10

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

2 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0 g