Make Your Own Vitamin Water: 8 Different Ways

I love vitamin water.  When the commercially made brands hit the market, I was all excited.  Water with vitamins inside, Wow!  Everyone was drinking it.  I even remember seeing Paris Hilton posing with a bottle in one hand and her pint-sized dog in the other.  But have you ever looked at the ingredient list?  Get passed the snazzy label and all you'll find are artificial sweeteners and something called, "natural flavors".  Huh!  What exactly is "vitamin" about that? 

Real vitamin water should be homemade.  The taste is more natural and it's a lot healthier for your body.  Throw together some fruits with a handful of herbs and voila - there's your vitamin-enriched water!  Adding a little pizzazz to your own homemade brew can even encourage you to drink your required 6-8 glasses a day.  After all, plain water can be boring, but when infused with fruit, herbs and even spices, it's blissfully delicious and detoxifying.  Why waste time buying store-bought brands when you can make your own.  Here's a list of ideas......

Fruit Infused Water Recipes: 

(2 Liters)

Raspberry, Lemon, Mint Water

A drink rich in fiber and antioxidants.  This fruit and herb marinate aids in digestion, weight loss and cleanses the liver.  Beautifies the skin and delivers an abundant source of vitamin A, B2, C, iron, potassium and calcium.  

Ingredients:

2 cups of raspberries

1 lemon, thinly sliced

4 sprigs of fresh mint

Ice

Water

*****

Blueberry, Plum, Sage Water

An immune-boosting antioxidant infused water that fights infection (sage) and kills bacteria. 

Ingredients:

1 cup blueberries, lightly crushed

2 plums, pitted and cut into smaller portions

1-4 sprigs of sage 

Ice

Water

*****

Apple, Cinnamon, Lemon Water

This refreshing glass of H20 helps lower blood sugar (cinnamon) and improves insulin sensitivity, while keeping your colon in tip-top performing shape (apples).  

Ingredients:

2 red apples, cored and cut up into pieces

2 organic cinnamon sticks

1/2 tsp. organic ground cinnamon 

1 lemon, thinly sliced

Ice

Water

*****

Strawberry, Watermelon, Basil Water

This gorgeous medley of wonder-water is high in antioxidants plus vitamins A and C which not only have anti-aging benefits but reduces inflammation and swelling (basil) with every swig.  

Ingredients:

2 cups strawberries, cut into pieces

6 watermelon cubes

20 basil leaves, ripped

Ice

Water

*****

Orange, Vanilla Bean Water

A hydrating and energy boosting water high in Vitamin C known for fighting against viral infections, relieving constipation and protecting skin from free-radical damage.  Enjoy the calming and soothing effects of vanilla bean paired with oranges for an invigorating way to quench your thirst.

Ingredients:

1 orange, thinly sliced

4 Vanilla Bean Pods

Ice

Water

*****

Lemon, Lavender, Mint, Thyme Water

This fragrant herb-alicious blend relieves digestive upset and anxiety.  It contains an impressive amount of antioxidants and essential nutrients to help you breathe easier, prevent inflammation in the body and fight acne causing bacteria.  

Ingredients:

1 lemon, thinly sliced

1/4 cup fresh lavender flowers

5 mint leaves

2-4 inch sprigs of thyme

Ice

Water

*****

Blackberry, Rosemary Water

Another antioxidant-loaded beverage benefiting the skin, hair and nails.  The fiber found in blackberries helps with digestion and vitamins C, K and trace minerals benefit the bones.  Rosemary is an aromatic herb that relieves stress, fights infection and improves memory. 

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh blackberries, lightly crushed

2-4 inch sprigs of Rosemary

Ice

Water

*****

Ginger, Lime, Cherry Water

This infusion relives PMS pain and gets the digestive juices going.  Ginger is a super-star for aiding the GI tract and immune system, while cherries are high in antioxidants for prettier and smoother skin.

Ingredients:

1 Lime, thinly sliced
2 inches of ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups cherries, seeds removed and cut into smaller pieces
Ice
Water


Muddle the ingredients together to release the flavors or use a fruit infused pitcher, then refrigerate for several hours.  Each one should last about 2-3 days, until it's time to invent a new brew.  When you're on the move, you can still enjoy the benefits of your fruit infused water with the define bottle, the functional and stylish way to stay hydrated when you're on the go!