It's hot - REAL HOT - & I am constantly reminding myself that Diet Dr. Pepper is NOT a
substitute for water.
I've decided try infused water.
Infused water is simple, cheap, and tastes soooooo good!
I made two versions:
Cucumber
Mojito
Cucumber Infused Water
2 Cucumbers sliced
Simply put the cucumber slices in a 1 gallon water pitcher or jug.
Fill with water.
Put it in the fridge until cold!
Mojito Infused Water
(my personal favorite)
1 1/2 Cups whole mint leaves
4-5 Limes
Slice the limes (Really, however you deem limes to be sliced will work fine....as long as they are sliced.)
Throw the mint leaves & limes in a 1 gallon pitcher or jug.
I squeezed 1/2 of the lime slices into the water to give it a stronger flavor, but it's not required.
Fill with water.
AND DONE!
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The water actually tastes better on the second day, after the ingredients have been able to infuse the water for a longer period of time.
The ingredients can be reused. If you drink the entire gallon of water in a day or so, just refill the pitcher with water. I tried this & the water tastes just as good!
I added a little sweetener to my glass of mojito water & it totally reminds me of a virgin mojito.
(It might be fun to drink rum all day, but it's probably not a prudent decision.)
I might not drink anything else for the rest for the rest of the Summer!
This little Polish cafe up the street from me has at least 20 infused waters, AND makes cocktails with them. I'm in love.
ReplyDeleteWhat is this place called & where is it? We just made strawberry/ orange water & it turned out fantastic. What a great idea- to make a cocktail from the water as well. I thought adding flavored vodka could be a good option....for a cocktail of course.
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