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Quench your first and stay hydrated this summer with some water fruit. Pineapple chunks combined with fresh mints leaves that turns would be boring water into refreshing sweet water.

If you’re a health enthusiast like me then chances are you’re probably seen a load of fruit infused water circulating the internet. Fruit infused water is so refreshing, especially on a hot summer’s day.

They also make the best endless beverage, as you only need to top up with water – how cool is that?

Whenever the summer decides to rear it’s head, because we all know summer is not guaranteed in England.

That’s when I reach for chilled beverages like my Sea Moss Drink and rotate that with some Jamaican Carrot Juice.

If you’re a punch kind of person then some Soupsop Punch will do you the world of good.

What is infused water?

Infused water is simply where cold water is immersed in fruit, herbs or vegetables of your choice.

The chosen ingredient(s) are added to a jug, pitcher or glass with the water and steeped until the flavour permeates.

How long should you infuse fruit in water?

As a general rule of thumb, the longer to leave the ingredients to infuse for the more concentrated the taste.

I normally leave the water to infuse overnight before consuming it. Also, it is perfectly okay to replenish the ingredients with water for up to a weak depending on what fruit/vegetables you use.

For example, citrus fruit can take on a bitter note so it’s best to infuse and discared the fruit within 3-4 days. The same principle applies to certain herbs like basil too.

Due to the longivity being so subjective you may just want to play it safe by steeping anything for up to 4 days, discard and then drink the fruit water within 7 days of making it.

Can you eat the fruit after steeping it?

I suppose you could if you really wanted to BUT…. you will most likely be disappointed with the taste.

It will probably be over saturated and flavourless….you have been warned!!

Reasons to make fruit water

It’s not uncommon for people to loathe water or simply find it boring, that’s why this pineapple mint infused water is the perfect way to met your recommended 8 glasses of water per day.

You can add whatever fruit, herbs or vegetable you wish, the world is your oyster and you are in complete control.

It’s a great way to use up any leftover fruit/ veggies or even the peel.

Water not only hydrates the body but rids debris.

Great for aiding any dietary/lifestyle goals

Easy to make and not to mention affordable.

Low in calories

Curbs the appetite (leaving a fuller feeling).

The preparation

There are no written rules for making pineapple water, it’s really a matter of taste.

The more fruit you add, the more concentrated the flavour of the water. It also helps to steep for a number of days for a stronger taste.

I added about a cup’s worth of fruit, a few slices of cucumber, let it steep and simply replenished my water bottle accordingly.

Storage

It’s best to keep your water refrigerated especially during those hot sweltering days. You can also make individual glasses of fruit water and just top up to suit.

To make your fruit water more portable it’s also a good idea to use a mason jar or a water bottle.

Crowd pleaser – Try using a jug/pitcher or even a water dispenser which I’m sure your guests will appreciate.

Flavour variations

Feel free to jazz things up by using any of the following ingredients;

Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries, cranberries

Exotic fruit: Guinep, june plum, mango, starfruit, jackfruit, watermelon, guava, grapefruit, tamarind

Vegetables: Celery, zuchini, peppers, carrots

Herbs: Thyme, basil, oregano, parsley, cilantro, sage

Spices: Caraway seeds, cinnamon stick, ginger cube, black peppercorns

Notes and tips

If you are using spices make sure to use them whole because ground spices will only float as bites in your water.

because ground spices will only float as bites in your water. If you want your water to taste more concentrated, leave it to seep overnight or for at least 4 hours.

Keep your fruit water refrigerated at all times.

If you are making a single glass of fruit water then use a straw to sip to separate the fruit/vegetable from the water.

from the water. For best results remove any fruit, herbs or vegetables from the water up to 4 days after making it and discard.

remove any fruit, herbs or vegetables from the water up to 4 days after making it and discard. Double, triple or quadruple the batch of fruit/veg/herbs if required.

the batch of fruit/veg/herbs if required. It’s okay to use frozen fruit and vegetables to make this water.

Try these summer drinks

Iced Cerasee Tea

Cinnamon Orange Cold Brew Tea

Lime Mint Drink

Tamarind Juice

Vegan Spinach Pineapple Smoothie

Mango Drink

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Pineapple Mint Infused Water Have a refreshing glass of pineapple mint infused water this summer!! 5 from 4 votes Print Pin Prep Time: 2 minutes Total Time: 2 minutes Servings: 4 servings Calories: 86 kcal Author: Charla Ingredients 1 cup of fresh pineapple chunks 1 cup of fresh pineapple chunks

2 sprigs of fresh mint 2 sprigs of fresh mint

4-6 slices of cucumber 4-6 slices of cucumber

water** start with a glass and replenish as needed water** start with a glass and replenish as needed Instructions Add all of the ingredients to your glass or container of your choice

Leave to steep for at least 4 hours over preferably overnight

Drink the water and replenish with more water accordingly (fruit will steep and taste more concentrated overtime). Notes If you are using spices make sure to use them whole because ground spices will only float as bites in your water.

because ground spices will only float as bites in your water. If you want your water to taste more concentrated, leave it to seep overnight or for at least 4 hours.

Keep your fruit water refrigerated at all times.

If you are making a single glass of fruit water then use a straw to sip to separate the fruit/vegetable from the water.

from the water. For best results remove any fruit, herbs or vegetables from the water up to 4 days after making it and discard.

remove any fruit, herbs or vegetables from the water up to 4 days after making it and discard. Double, triple or quadruple the batch of fruit/veg/herbs if required.

the batch of fruit/veg/herbs if required. It's okay to use frozen fruit and vegetables to make this water. Nutrition Calories: 86 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 2 mg | Potassium: 185 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 20 g | Vitamin A: 92 IU | Vitamin C: 14 mg | Calcium: 23 mg | Iron: 1 mg Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today! Mention @ThatGirlCooksHealthy or tag #ThatGirlCooksHealthy