3 Ways to Hydrate With Infused Water

You have to stay hydrated! How many times have your parents told you this, or you told your child? Or you read a news report saying how many glasses of water you should drink in a day? We get it, drinking water is important, but drinking our daily requirement of water can become boring.

Fruit-infused water is a simple way to stay hydrated because not only are you adding flavor that's not from artificial sweeteners, but also adding vitamins. I like vitamin C, and what better way to get it than from oranges? My preferred choice of orange is the super juicy HoneyBell. They add their own natural sweetness to the party and pair well with a variety of other ingredients, like herbs, so get creative. The three that I made are infused with vanilla, cucumber and mint, and berries and basil.

All three of these infused waters can be made up to three days in advance and enjoyed over ice or straight from the pitcher.

HoneyBell and Vanilla Bean Infused Water

PREP TIME: 5 minutesCOOLING TIME: 2 hours TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 5 minutes

SERVINGS

This pairing is surprisingly sweet and so delicious. The sweet citrus flavor with just a hint of vanilla makes this one of my absolute favorites. It may remind you of an orange creamsicle!

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Ingredients

• 2 liters water
• 1 Honeybell, thinly sliced
• 12 vanilla bean, sliced in half lengthwise

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Instructions

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Place all ingredients in a pitcher and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.

HoneyBell, Cucumber, and Mint Infused Water

PREP TIME: 5 minutesCOOLING TIME: 2 hours TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 5 minutes

SERVINGS

The combination has a refreshingly bright flavor that will wake up your sleepy taste buds. Cucumber mint infused water is great after a trip to the gym or for a midday pick-me-up.

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Ingredients

• 2 liters water
• 1 HoneyBell, thinly sliced
• Lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 4-5 fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

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Place all ingredients in a pitcher and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.

HoneyBell, Berry, and Basil Infused Water

PREP TIME: 5 minutesCOOLING TIME: 2 hours TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 5 minutes

SERVINGS

This infusion tastes like a tall glass of summer. Citrus, berries, and unexpected basil are a perfect pairing that will lighten up any dreary winter day.

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Ingredients

• 2 liters water
• 1 Honeybell, thinly sliced
• 12 cup fresh blueberries
• 12 cup fresh raspberries
• 4-5 fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

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Place all ingredients in a pitcher and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.