Thirst-Quenching Infused Water Recipes

Only 57% of adults drink more than 4 cups of water a day. People who drink more water tend to eat more fruits and veggies, exercise more, and eat less fast food. Aim for water to make up 75% of your fluid consumption. Here are ways to up your total water tally, as well as ways to think about that other 25%.

Just place ingredients in a 32-ounce mason jar, and fill with 22 ounces filtered or sparkling water. Stir gently, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour (longer for more intense flavor). Store in refrigerator up to 3 days. Drink up!

1. Sit on it. The longer it soaks, the more flavor is released. Leave the water in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Make a better cut. For a less bitter taste, remove the rinds of citrus fruits.
3. To meddle or muddle? Many recipes call for muddling, the process of mashing ingredients to maximize flavor by drawing out the essential oils in herbs, rinds, and fruits. Skip this step if you prefer subtle tastes.
4. Test the water. Use sparkling or unsweetened coconut water as the base instead of plain old H20.

This refreshing drink's summery flavors will have you reaching for it all day. Stay hydrated while celebrating in-season summer produce with sliced peaches, lemon wedges, and red raspberries. The rosemary adds an earthy, green kick to everyday H2O. 

Make This Water:

• 2 sliced small peaches (or 1 large depending on the size)
• 1/2 lemon sliced
• 1/2 cup of muddled raspberries
• 2 sprigs of rosemary

Skip the spoon and enjoy your morning grapefruit in your water. The sliced ginger brings a kick to your everyday water while the strawberries add a touch of sweetness. Pair with sparkling water for an afternoon pick-me up without any added sugar or calories. 

Make This Water:

• 2 sprigs of thyme
• 1/2 cup of sliced, raw ginger 
• 1/3 cup of sliced fresh strawberries 
• 1/2 of one grapefruit cut in two halves 

Kissed with a tangy hint of citrus and sweet blueberries bursting with flavor, one sip will have you feeling clean and hydrated. Serve this invigorating beverage with aromatic basil freshly picked from the garden. Just wait for the oohs and aahs to begin.

Make This Water:

• 3 orange slices
• 15 blueberries
• 3 basil leaves

This refresher, fusing cooling cucumber and tangy tangerine, is hard to beat! Trust us, it'll be love at first sip. To boost the zesty taste, use orange scented thyme bursting with strong, aromatic citrus flavors. 

Make This Water:

• 5 cucumber slices
• 2 thyme sprigs  
• 4 tangerine slices

Cantaloupe adds a sweet melon flavor to the water to balance out the tangy lime and earthy mint flavors. The best thing about this infused water: it tastes just as good as it looks. 

Make This Water:

• 3 squeezed lime wedges
• 1/3 cup of chopped mint 
• 1/2 cup of muddled raspberries 
• 1/2 cup of cubed cantaloupe

The raw ginger kicks up this fruity infused water with a touch of mint. You won't miss any added sugar or calories while sipping on this refreshing drink. Make it ahead to really absorb the spice from the ginger and flavor from the mint. 

Make This Water:

• 1/2 cup of muddled blueberries
• 1/2 cup of sliced raw ginger
• 1/3 cup of chopped mint
• 1/2 orange sliced 

Bite into a sweet slice of melon and savor the juice running down your chin in pure bliss. Reap the benefits of its cooling forces while chilling by the poolside or soaking up the sun at a picnic.

Make This Water:

• 7 watermelon cubes 
• 5 cucumber slices
• 2 mint sprigs

The pineapple adds a crisp and bright quality to everyday water. Combined with the fresh blackberries and sliced cucumber, this combination is especially refreshing paired with sparkling water. 

Make This Water:

• 5 cucumber slices 
• 1 cup of chopped pineapple
• 1/2 cup of muddled blackberries

Go loco for coco by creating a tropical fusion of coconut, pineapple, and mango. A fresh, young green coconut will provide the most delicious juice, but store-bought alternatives work too. 

Make This Water:

• 22 oz. coconut water
• 1 cup mango chunks
• 4 pineapple slices

Zesty orange slices? Yes! Sweet, juicy grapes? Throw them in our glass, please! This water boasts a beautiful meld of colors, adding a stunning appeal to plain ole H2O.  

Make This Water:

• 3 orange slices
• 10 grapes, halved
• 6 basil leaves

Raspberries make for luscious summer desserts and jams, but they’re also delicious to soak. As a great source of vitamins and minerals like folate and Vitamins C, A and K, red raspberries can lower the risk for heart disease and treat upset stomachs. Bonus: 1 cup is packed with 8 grams of fiber! When your glass runs dry, refill, or eat the remaining berries to make the best of its nutritional benefits.

Make This Water:

• 1/3 cup raspberries
• 4 lime slices

Replenish your body fluids with this healthy minty cooler, studded with tangy, ruby jewels and steeped with green tea goodness. Infuse this festive water around the holidays - you and your guests will be more likely to reach for a glass when it's presented in a beautiful pitcher.

Make This Water:

• 1 bag green tea
• 2 sprigs mint
• 20 pomegranate seeds, crushed

Cinnamon and vanilla lend warm spiciness to this drink, making it the perfect antidote to chilly winter weather. Seriously, this refreshing water is nothing short of divine.

Make This Water:

• 4 pear slices
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 vanilla bean

No one can resist this addictive drink with a little kick! It'll energize and awaken your senses like nothing you've ever sipped before.

Make This Water:

• 4 Granny Smith apple slices
• 5 ginger slices
• 2 (1-inch) lemongrass sticks