Recipes & Cooking Drinks 9 Infused Water Recipes to Make It Easier to Hit Your Water Quota By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on August 7, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Marty Baldwin Struggling to hit your daily water quota? Give one of our infused water ideas a try. Hydrating fruits and flavored water drinks such as sparkling water mocktails fruit-infused waters make it a breeze (rather than a hassle) to hit that eight-or-so glasses a day. 01 of 09 Orange-Mint Water View Recipe Marty Baldwin Orange and mint make quite the refreshing pair in this infused water recipe. Freshly-squeezed orange juice provides a tangy-sweet flavor while the mint leaves add a cooling finish to every sip. Feel free to sweeten your glass with a bit of sugar or simple syrup, if you want. 02 of 09 Watermelon-Berry Limeade View Recipe Andy Lyons How refreshing! This blended beverage contains enough produce to count as a serving of fruit, plus a half cup of coconut water for a hit of electrolytes. 11 Fun Mocktail Recipes That Will Have You Going Back for Refills 03 of 09 Mango-Pineapple Water View Recipe Marty Baldwin One sip of this fruit water drink will instantly transport you to a sunny beach (or maybe poolside). Allow chunks of mango and of pineapple to infuse the water overnight. If you have any pineapple sage or mint in the herb garden, use that as a garnish. 04 of 09 Green Tea Soda View Recipe Frances Janisch Boost the hydration factor of this lightly sweetened green tea mocktail by mixing each serving with about a half cup of chilled sparkling water. Try any berry flavor to play off the fresh fruit in the mix. 05 of 09 Cantaloupe-Peach Agua Fresca View Recipe Carson Downing Cantaloupe's high water content is one delicious way to stay get your daily fruit intake while also hydrating. Here we blend together whopping 6 cups of the fruit along with peaches, coconut water, and lemon juice. Frozen cantaloupe and peaches serve as the ice replacements to prevent your agua fresca from watering down. Orange-Mango Agua Fresca 06 of 09 Rose-Scented Water View Recipe Marty Baldwin Roses aren't just pretty to look at—they can also add floral flavor to drinks and desserts. Here we add both rose petals (make sure you use untreated roses that are not from your florist) and rose water to the pitcher. Serve this infused water at your next tea party alongside some rose donuts. 07 of 09 Strawberry Water View Recipe Marty Baldwin Summer-ripe strawberries add a fun pop of color to this DIY-flavored water. After the strawberry slices steep overnight (this gives your infused water a nice pink hue), strain and add in fresh whole strawberries to the pitcher before serving. Tip: iced tea makers that use cold water are perfect for making this refreshing drink. 08 of 09 Hibiscus-Lemon Water View Recipe REBEKAH PHOTOGRAPHY Not only does the hibiscus give a pleasant floral taste to your water, but it also adds a vibrant red-pink hue to the drink. This DIY hibiscus flavored water serves eight and only takes 20 minutes total to make, so it will be perfect for summer gatherings. 09 of 09 Hit-the-Spot Lemon Water View Recipe Colleen Duffley When it comes to infused water ideas, this one will take the top spot. Simply combine your favorite garden-fresh herbs (mint or basil are fabulous) with lemons for a water and fruit drink that's healthy and refreshing. 32 of our Favorite Summer Refreshing Drinks to Beat the Heat Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit