Making flavored water is the easiest thing we can do, even if we are a disaster in the kitchen and have little imagination. Of course, technically not any fruit is worth it, only those that have good juice. In any case, we are going to teach you the infallible method to make 100% natural and healthy flavored water.
It is well known that the juices sold in stores are made from concentrate and are full of sugars, what's more, even those juices that claim to be 100% natural and have low levels of sugar and high percentages of fresh fruit are a bad option.
Today we are going to learn how to make a kind of juice, but where the main ingredient is water, preferably mineral or filtered water. It does not have to be bottled water in plastic, since this way we save waste to the environment. We can use a filter jug like the one from Brita or many other filter jugs that are sold on Amazon and in large stores.
Another option is to go a step further and use a whoop head that filters the water directly. Currently there are many brands, but surely we have seen some on Instagram It is a very good option with which we save money and gain health.
Being clear that quality water is essential in this recipe, we are going to fully enter everything else. We are going to explain what kind of fruits we can use to make these recipes, how we get the flavored water and how to keep it for several days in the fridge.
Best fruits to make flavored water
Now we are going to see which are the best fruits that we can use to create a good jug of flavored water. It is a great idea to encourage our children to eat fruit, to cool off in summer, to increase our nutritional levels, to vary a bit, etc.
There are many types of fruits and even vegetables that we can use for our flavored water, but it is not good to overdo mixing, as we could spoil the result. We can mix 3 fruits with aromatic herbs or 2 fruits, a vegetable and use aromatic herbs, etc.
Some interesting mixes are as follows:
- Lemon and mint.
- Coconut.
- Orange and mint.
- Pear and cinnamon.
- Watermelon and mint or mint.
- Blackberries and kiwis.
- Cucumber, carrot and mint.
- Pear, kiwi and apple.
- Lemon, orange and ginger.
- Cucumber, lime and mint.
- Melon, kiwi and mint.
- Melon, orange and lemon.
- Melon with watermelon and mint.
- Cucumber with watermelon and mint.
- Pineapple, papaya, mango and mint.
- Pineapple, grapes and raspberries.
- Grapes, melon and lemon.
- Watermelon, lemon and rosemary.
- Strawberries, kiwi and watermelon.
- Watermelon with basil.
- Grapefruit, lemon and lime.
- Grapefruits and strawberries.
- Grapefruit, grapes and pear.
- Raspberry, lemon and mint.
- Raspberries, strawberries and lemon with mint.
- Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and mint leaves.
- Apple and cinnamon.
- Apple, plum, blueberry and mint.
- Blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and basil
- Apple, pear and cinnamon.
- Carrot, pomegranate and beetroot.
- Carrot with apple, lemon and ginger.
- Peach, banana and apple.
- Orange and blueberries.
There are countless combinations, but all of them have a trick that we are going to explain in the next section and in the recipe itself.
How to get flavored water
No, it is not about pouring water into a glass and putting 2 lemon slices, there is a process behind it known as maceration and the more hours that pass, the better our water with fruits and vegetables will taste.
Well, what we have to do is use a jug or some type of container with a hermetic lid, introduce the filtered water and the combination of fruits, vegetables and aromatic herbs that we want and so that the flavors are well absorbed in the water, we must store that Mix about 12 hours in the fridge.
The more hours that pass, the more flavor it will have and the better the ingredients will have settled. you have to have a lot watch out for mixed fruit. For example, in the previous section we have given an infinite number of ideas, but it is almost better to adapt them to our tastes and needs. What we do not recommend is to experiment too much, since if we mix, for example, coconut and papayas, it may be good, but with the maceration, the intensity of both flavors may not be very pleasant.
It is true that we can use a jug and add water, ice, lemon slices and some aromatic herb, and that drink will be refreshing, tasty and nutritious, but if we respect the maceration process, the result will be infinitely better.
How to preserve flavored water
Here we have good news, and it is that, unlike other recipes, the flavored water that we bring today lasts in the fridge for up to 7 days. After knowing that there is a maceration process, everything that is left over can be stored again in an airtight container and use it for a maximum of 7 days.
We recommend do not add sweetener, syrups, or sugars to the container, only to the glass that we are going to drink, since that could spoil the flavors while it is kept in the fridge.
Let's remember to use a glass container, not only because it is more hygienic but because it preserves food better and keeps it cold. We also recommend not opening and closing the boat or reusing cutlery or other utensils, or drinking directly with your mouth. All of this can lead to food contamination and indigestion and other gastrointestinal and health problems.
We always recommend not making too much food, but doing just enough to avoid producing food waste and not occupying the fridge with tupperware and containers. The good thing about this recipe is that everyone can eat it, from children who are bored with water to seniors who are looking to drink something other than just water.
Of course, you have to be careful with the mixtures, since many are very acidic, and can cause certain stomach upsets in patients with digestive problems, oral problems and the like. You must also take into account possible allergies, since, if visitors come home, it is best not to experiment too much, or ask beforehand.
