VANILLA BEAN BRINGS A SUBTLY SWEET QUALITY TO THESE THREE WATERS, MAKING THEM A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO SWEETENED DRINKS. COMBINED WITH REFRESHING HERBS LIKE MINT AND LEMONGRASS, AND SWEET FRUITS LIKE ORANGE AND BLACKBERRY, YOU HAVE A HEALTHY, TASTY BEVERAGE THAT TAKES ONLY MINUTES TO PREPARE.
Infused waters are a wonderful way to keep your skin and body hydrated in the summer heat and the combination possibilities are endless and delicious.
HOW TO MAKE A FLAVORED WATER
- Place ingredients in a 1/2-gallon pitcher and fill with cold, pure water.
- Allow the water to sit refrigerated overnight (or longer) to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Strain the water and return it to the pitcher. Keep the pitcher in the fridge to keep it chilled. Drink within a few days.
LEMONGRASS, MINT & VANILLA INFUSED WATER
• 1 large stalk lemongrass, chopped coarsely and crushed slightly
• 1/4 cup fresh peppermint, chopped coarsely
• 1/2 large vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise
CARDAMOM, ORANGE & VANILLA INFUSED WATER
• 1 large organic orange, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cardamom
• 1/2 large vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise
BLACKBERRY, ROSE & VANILLA INFUSED WATER
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blackberries and/or raspberries
• 1/4 cup dried pink rose petals (I used petals from Mountain Rose Herbs)
• 1/2 large vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise
Get creative and let me know what you concoct! <3