Fruit-Infused Water

Ingredients

• ●1.9 L (8 cups) cold water
• ●Fruit and herbs of your choice (see combinations below)

Method

1. Add your chosen fruits and herbs to a large pitcher or mason jar.
2. Fill with cold water. Gently muddle the fruit with a wooden spoon to release the flavors.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
4. Serve over ice. Refill the pitcher with water 1-2 more times before the fruit loses its flavor.
5. *Favorite combinations:**
6. **Cucumber-mint:** ½ sliced cucumber + 10 mint leaves
7. **Strawberry-basil:** 6 sliced strawberries + 5 basil leaves
8. **Citrus:** Sliced lemon + lime + orange
9. **Watermelon-rosemary:** 1 cup watermelon cubes + 1 rosemary sprig
10. **Blueberry-lavender:** ½ cup blueberries (muddled) + 1 tsp culinary lavender
11. *Storage:** Refrigerator for 2-3 days. Remove the fruit after 24 hours if it starts to break down.