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Several jugs of homemade flavored waters.

naturally flavored water recipes

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Surprisingly simple, yet bursting with flavor, these flavored water recipes are a great way to elevate a casual picnic or backyard barbecue.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Calories 295
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

grapefruit and basil

lemon and rosemary

  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 gal water
  • 2 lemons
  • ice
  • pitcher or water dispenser
  • sweet peppers
  • 2 c sweet mini peppers (green, red and yellow)
  • 1 gal water
  • ice
  • pitcher or water dispenser

Instructions

  • To make grapefruit and basil flavored water, use a spatula or back of large wooden spoon to bruise the basil. Place basil in bottom of pitcher, add water and let steep about 2 hours. Cut grapefruit into thick slices and discard end pieces. Add grapefruit and ice to pitcher and chill another 2 hours before serving. Add ice as needed.
  • To make lemon and rosemary flavored water, use a spatula or back of large wooden spoon to bruise the rosemary. Place rosemary in bottom of pitcher, add water and let steep about 2 hours. Cut lemon into thick slices and discard end pieces. Add lemon and ice to pitcher and chill another 2 hours before serving. Add ice as needed.
  • To make sweet pepper flavored water, halve mini peppers and remove seeds. Place peppers in bottom of pitcher, add water and ice and chill for 4 hours before serving. Add ice as needed.

Notes

Feel free to substitute with your favorite fruits and vegetables!

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 1668mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 18237IU | Vitamin C: 802mg | Calcium: 501mg | Iron: 4mg