Drinking water can get a little boring sometimes. So, a few weeks ago, I asked you how you spice up plain ol’ water/sparkling water. I got so many creative comments and lots of new ideas to try, so of course, I want to share a few – 15 to be exact!
Sara D.
In the morning I fill a pitcher with my water for the day, and I add some chopped fruit. A favorite is peaches, and when I’m done with the water I eat the fruit.
ororomunroe
I like to chop up cucumbers and put them in my water with a squirt of lime for a kick.
sarah d.
A couple of slices of cucumber at the bottom of the glass, sometimes with a chunk of lemon. Another option is chunks of cantaloupe.
5webs
I pour limeade into my ice cube trays and then freeze them. Then I plop one into my sparkling mineral water. It doesn’t work well with regular water, only sparkling.
Maureen
There are a number of things I do. I will half and half juice and water or I will cut off some fresh mint and add it to water.
herblady
I keep a pitcher of iced tea and one of lemonade (both Crystal Light) in the fridge and then I mix them half & half. Otherwise, I like my water plain because we have delicious well water.
Foodhistorian
I harvest fresh mint sprigs from my garden and infuse them with warm water overnight- then I remove leaves and pour over crushed ice- stunning. You haven’t lived until you’ve tried it.
sandy
limes, mangos, pineapple, lemon- dropped in and chilled
Cynthia C
I add just a splash of 100% fruit juice to filtered water. It really perks up the flavor without adding a lot of calories or artificial sweeteners.
Stephanie
I make ice cubes out of pureed strained berries and add a few to my water ( great for getting kids to drink more water in summer too)
Kimberly
I freeze lemon, lime, & orange wedges and throw those into my water instead of ice cubes. Keeps the water cold with a bit of flavor~
kagey
I love to add fresh or frozen fruit. helps keep it cold too! my fave is really lemon, but I have be known to add strawberries and blueberries etc.
Caroline F
I Put lime and some mint in my sparking water–sort of like a virgin Mojito.
Vicki Andrew
I love the taste of water that has had a carrot, celery stick and a slice of lemon in it, it is so refreshing
Heather C
I get those Crystal Light to-go packs. Can’t stand our local water. Ugh.
Thanks everyone for all your great ideas! Who knew there were so many options?!
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I’m all for the fresh mint or splash of 100% juice. I can’t take any sort of chunkiness or particles in anything sort of drink. It makes me gag. Ewww!
Well how about this…I ran the sink water in the kitchenette at my job and it came out brown. Needless to say, I bring gallons of bottled that I keep in my office.
I love this post and just linked to it on my blog! I LOVE adding cucumber and fruit to my water. Such an easy way to make water a little more special.
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