Homemade Vitamin Water {Tiny Tip Tuesday}

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homemade vitamin water

You’ve heard of the commercial product called Vitamin Water, right? They come in all sorts of colors and flavors, and the producers (a subsidiary of Coca-Cola – ughh!) claim a whole list of health benefits from this magical water. Well, there’s been recent controversy over those claims, so what you’re really left with is essentially an overpriced bottle of colored, sugar water. Nothing healthy about that. But you know what is healthy? Making your own at home, of course!

I’d seen this idea passed around Homesteading/Survivalism’s Facebook page (awesome page!) a few months ago and thought it was really neat! I filed it away in the back of my mind and pretty much forgot about it, really.

Then last month, when we were visiting family down in Florida, my mom and I went to visit some friends, and my dear friend, Maram, made these gorgeous looking fruit-infused water coolers with strawberries, lemons and limes.

homemade vitamin water

They were so tasty and refreshing, and were a nice change from just plain water. Not to mention how beautiful they looked on the table!

I quickly snapped some pictures because I knew I had to share them with you all! They’re so easy to make and so customizable! I’ve included some links below with more info on the health benefits of real vitamin water (as opposed to the commercial stuff, which isn’t really vitamins or water), as well as some great flavor combinations you can try.

Enjoy!

homemade vitamin water

Homemade Vitamin Water
Fresh fruits add natural sweetness and beautiful colors to your otherwise plain water.
Ingredients
  • 1 quart filtered water
  • 1-2 cups fruit/veg (ie: strawberries, oranges, watermelon, cucumber, etc.)
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh herbs (ie: mint, rosemary, lavender, etc.)
  • ice
Instructions
  1. Slice fruit into very thin slices and add to a large pitcher.
  2. Lightly smash them with a wooden spoon to help release their juices.
  3. Gently bruise the herb leaves and add to the pitcher.
  4. Add ice, then fill pitcher with water.
  5. Allow to infuse for at least 3-4 hours, or overnight.
  6. Water will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

 

For more tips and some great flavor combinations, check out these links:

Have you tried making your own vitamin water? What are your favorite flavor combinations? Please share in the comments!
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Sarah UmmYousef

Sarah UmmYousef is a former school teacher turned stay-at-home wife and mama with a passion for all things simple, natural, and homemade. She loves the natural world, and believes the solutions to many of the world’s ailments lie in nature. Her blog, , began as a way to document her family’s journey to a greener home, but has since become a thriving community and resource for those wishing to take small steps towards a more eco-friendly, natural and sustainable lifestyle. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest.

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