Fun, Flavored Waters

These flavored waters are easy to make and will keep in the refrigerator for up to three days. Enjoy well-chilled, with or without ice.

Melon & Mint

Ingredients:

• 1 cup honeydew melon, cut into chunks
• 12-15 fresh mint leaves
• 4 cups filtered or spring water
• Garnish with lemongrass (optional)

Directions:

1. Place melon, mint and water in a blender and blend well.
2. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a large bottle, decanter or jar.
3. Chill well before drinking.

Blueberry & Lemon

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• Zest from 1/2 a lemon
• 1/8 tsp. ground dried ginger
• 1 cup filtered or spring water
• Sparkling water for serving

Directions:

1. Place blueberries, lemon zest, ground ginger, and spring water in a blender and blend well.
2. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a large bottle, decanter or jar.
3. Chill well.
4. To serve, pour some of the blueberry-lemon mixture into a glass. Add a desired amount of sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
5. Add more of the blueberry-lemon mixture and/or sparkling water to taste.

Raspberry & Pomegranate

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
• Juice from 1/2 of a lemon, strained and seeds removed
• 4 cups sparkling water

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, crush the raspberries and add the pomegranate juice.
2. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a large bottle, decanter or jar. Press down on the fruit solids to get as much juice as possible through the strainer.
3. Add the lemon juice to the raspberry-pomegranate mixture and chill.
4. To serve, use 1/4 of the fruit juice mixture to one cup sparkling water. Add ice if desired.