Detox Infused Water (Homemade Vitamin Water)
Drinking detox water or infused water is so much more fun than drinking plain water. This homemade vitamin water naturally boosts metabolism, aids digestion and keeps you hydrated all day long.
Servings: 1 pitcher
Calories: 123kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 quarts water tap or bottled water
- 1 orange sliced
- ½ lemon sliced
- 6 strawberries sliced
- ½ English cucumber sliced length wise
- mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Rinse the fruits and vegetables.
- Slice lemon and oranges thin. Dice strawberries. Slice cucumber lengthwise, into thin strips. Tear mint leaves for it to infuse faster and for stronger flavor.
- Add everything to a pitcher.
- Fill a pitcher with any water of your choice (tap water, or sparkling water)Tip: A good thumb rule is to infuse for 2 hours at room temperature or for 3-4 hours in the fridge to achieve the potent flavor of the water. If you want stronger fruity and tangy flavors, infusing it overnight in the fridge is best.
- Serve chilled with additional fruit slices and ice.
- It’s best to drink and finish this detox water the day you make within 12 hours at room temperature.
- Keep the pitcher in the fridge if you want to stretch for more than 12 hours. Make sure to consume within 24 hours. NOTE: Do not keep it longer than that, fruits will begin to go bad.
Notes
- The thumb rule is to keep infused water for 2 hours at room temperature before drinking. And in the fridge for 3-4 hours. It’s best served chilled.
- If you prefer to serve immediately, serve it with loads of ice.
- For stronger flavors, infuse it overnight in the fridge.
- You can eat the fruit from the infused water or mash it and use it to make a smoothie.
- Use any combination of fruits to make your own flavored vitamin water.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 145mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg