Fruiti-Licious
H2O
Health Benefits of Fruit and Herb Infused Water
Plus
34 ‘Licious Recipes to Start You on Your Journey
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Fruiti-Licious H2O
2013
Jacque Keil
Atlanta, GA 30326
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DISCLAIMER
This book and any information contained herein is not
intended to replace a diagnosis from anyone in the medical
profession, to cure any illness, disease or health problem. All
information is based on personal experience and in the case
of any health condition, please seek medical help.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...........................................................................1
Health
Benefits.................................................................................2
Cucumber
Mint Cooler............................................................................3
Strawberry
Mint......................................................................................3
Pineapple
Mint Medley...........................................................................4
Tangerine
Thyme and Fennel..................................................................4
Orange
Spritzer.................................................................................5
Strawberry
Cantaloupe............................................................................5
Raspberry
Lemon Mixer..........................................................................6
Pear-fectly
Pear......................................................................................6
Blackberry
Lime......................................................................................7
Mint
And Lemon............................................................................7
Grapefruit
Orange and Lime....................................................................8
Cherry
Limeade.................................................................................8
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Strawberry
Kiwi.......................................................................................9
Cucumber and
Lemon...................................................................................9
Lemon
Ginger Spritzer......................................................................10
Orange and
Mint......................................................................................10
Peaches ‘n
Cream...................................................................................11
Classic
Spa Water..............................................................................11
Citrus
Cooler...................................................................................12
Pomegrante
Blueberry...............................................................................12
Pineapple
Ginger Mint............................................................................13
Lemon
Mint Lemonade.......................................................................13
Strawberry Lemon
Ice Tea...................................................................................14
Mixed
Melon Mint..............................................................................14
Orange
Pineapple Ginger.....................................................................15
Watermelon
Blueberry and Peach................................................................15
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Orange
Mango....................................................................................16
Mango
Green Tea...............................................................................16
Cucumber
Mint and Cherry.......................................................................17
Raspberry
Mint Lime................................................................................17
Pomegrante
And Lemon..............................................................................18
Apple
Cinnamon................................................................................18
Cucumber
Lavender Mint..........................................................................19
Grapefruit
Cucumber Mint.........................................................................19
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Introduction
Water is the source of all life and our bodies are mostly made up of
it- so doesn’t it make sense that we would want to stay as hydrated
as possible? Infused water is magic. I am completely obsessed
and in love. The possibilities are endless. It is cheap, easy, quick,
impossible to mess up and so tasty! The infused water is SO
refreshing and such a welcomed alternative to regular old water
when you need a more exciting flavor. Not to mention- it’ seriously
delicious and did I mention 100% natural? I love making up a giant
pitcher and keeping it the fridge for a day or two (if it lasts this
long). It is a great contribution to dinner parties, picnics, luncheons
and a day at the beach. Guests love it because it is typically very
pretty and colorful and perfect for those who aren’t interested in
either the alcoholic or overly processed, high fructose corn syrupfilled beverage choices. This is hydration at its finest!
I have taken this opportunity to compile 34 of my favorite recipes.
I hope you enjoy them as well. Please don’t be afraid to add or
take away ingredients at your discretion. This is your journey, so
don’t be afraid to experiment.
Cheers,
Jacque Keil
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Health Benefits
Top spas from around the world have known for a long time about
the benefits of fruit, herb and flower infused water. They promote
the benefits of healthy hydration and strive to make their drinking
water healthier, aesthetically pleasing and more appealing for their
guests. In some spas they supply the expertise of a spa water chef,
to create unique water recipes that enhance, replenish and aid
relaxation. The good news is that you don’t have to go to a spa to
enjoy the health benefits of infused water; you can produce your
own, at home. Creating healthy delicious and vitamin infused water
is inexpensive and economically friendly.
In the last few years we have started to realize the importance of
hydration, as research has proven good hydration can increase
concentration and productivity. Dehydration can be a major
contributing factor to illnesses, causing headaches, digestive
problems, obesity and joint pains. By drinking water, this does not
also assist in avoiding these, but can support in improving
complexion, help kidneys to function properly, aid weight loss and
maintain high energy levels.
But why infuse water with fruit, herbs or flowers you ask? The
answer is simple. By improving the flavor with a healthy option, it’s
an easier way to achieve your recommended daily amounts. By
adding fruits and herbs you are including essential vitamins. The
most common flavors used are cucumber, mint, basil and citrus
fruits. But feel free to use your imagination to produce a flavour to
suit you!
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Cucumber Mint Cooler
Ingredients:
6 cups chilled still spring or mineral water
12 thin slices cucumber
Few sprigs of mint
In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pitcher, combine
water, cucumber, lemon. Serve, or cover
and chill at least 2 hours or up to 8
hours. Add ice cubes just before serving.
Strawberry Mint
Ingredients:
3 cups chilled still spring or mineral water
16 strawberries (medium size) sliced thin
8 sprigs of mint
In a 1 quart pitcher, combine water,
strawberries, and mint. Serve after 30
minutes. Add ice cubes just before
serving.
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Pineapple Mint Medley
Ingredients:
4 pineapple slices
2 sprigs of mint
1 quart of water and Ice
Chill for a stronger flavor or
serve right away for a nice
light refreshment.
Tangerine, thyme, and fennel
Ingredients:
3 tangerines sliced
2-3 sprigs of of fennel
2-3 sprigs of thyme
1 quart water and Ice
Chill for a stronger flavor or
serve right away for a nice light
refreshment.
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Orange Spritzer
Ingredients:
Add fresh cut oranges to pitcher
Add half a lime sliced
Thinly slice about 1/2 an inch of fresh
ginger root
If you want to add bubbles you can
add a dash of club soda.
Add water and ice and let in
refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Strawberry Cantaloupe
Ingredients:
Cantaloupe cut in long wedges (4)
Strawberries cut in half (12)
1 quart ice and water.
Let sit 20-30 minutes before
serving.
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Raspberry Lemon Mixer
Ingredients:
1 slice of lemon in the glass, one on
the edge for garnish
10 raspberries - steeping for 20
minutes
Add ice
Pear-fectly Pear
Ingredients:
5 pears
1 small lemon sliced thinly
2 cinnamon sticks
Slice the pear as shown. Squeeze 1/2
the lemon over the sliced pear to keep
from browning. Slice the other half of
the lemon into thin slices. Fill a pitcher
of water and add in all of the
ingredients from above. Refrigerate for
a few hours. Add ice to glasses, pour
over, and serve. Garnish with a slice of
lemon or cinnamon stick for some extra
spice.
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Blackberry Lime
Ingredients:
Blackberries
Mint leaves
Key limes
If you would like it a little sweeter add
agave
ginger ale or club soda for bubbles
(optional)
pitcher of water
crushed ice
In a pitcher, muddle the blackberries and
mint until they make a delicious mintyberry mush. Add some blackberries, sliced
key limes, fill with water and let sit in the
fridge for a few hours.
Mint and Lemon Medley
Ingredients:
Lemons
3-4 large mint sprigs
1 quart of water and ice
*Works well with iced tea too!
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Grapefruit, Orange, and Lime
Ingredients:
1/2 a grapefruit thinly sliced
1 Orange thinly sliced
1/2 a lime thinly sliced
A few mint sprigs (optional)
Water and Ice
Chill for a stronger flavor or serve
right away for a nice light
refreshment
Cherry Limeade
Ingredients:
1 Key Lime sliced thinly
6 pitted cherries cut in half
1 sprig of mint
Ice and water (still or sparkling)
Let steep 30 minutes before
serving
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Strawberry Kiwi
Ingredients:
Strawberries
6 Kiwi’s
A few fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Slice kiwi fruit in to round shapes. Slice
strawberries and take off the tops. If you
would like add a few mint sprigs. Fill your
favorite pitcher with water and place the
strawberries, kiwi’s and mint. Chill for at
least two hours to allow the flavors of the
fruit to infuse the water.
Cucumber & Lemon
Ingredients:
6 cups chilled still spring or mineral
water
12 thin slices cucumber
4 thin slices lemon
In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pitcher,
combine water, cucumber, lemon.
Chill at least 2 hours or up to 8
hours.
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Lemon Ginger Spritzer
Ingredients:
6 cups chilled still spring or sparkling
water
4 thin slices of lemon
thinly sliced fresh ginger root
*can also be served hot
Orange and Mint
Ingredients:
1 orange finely sliced.
6 to 8 mint leaves
Still Water
Ice
In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pitcher,
combine water, oranges, and mint
leaves. Cover and chill at least 2
hours or up to 8 hours.
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Peaches 'n Cream
Ingredients:
5 very ripe peaches pitted and sliced
thinly
8 vanilla beans sliced down the middle
2 tbsp organic honey
Warm the honey and stir into the water
prior to adding the fruit. Once mixed and
the water has cooled, add in the peaches
and vanilla beans in to approximately 2
liters of water. Refrigerate for at least
four hours.
Classic Spa Water
Ingredients:
6 cups chilled still spring or mineral
water
12 thin slices cucumber
4 thin slices lemon
4 sprigs (each 2 in. long) fresh
mint, slightly crushed
2 sprigs (each 2 in. long) fresh
rosemary, slightly crushed
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Citrus Cooler
Ingredients:
2 quarts spring water
2 limes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, broken into
small pieces
1 orange
Combine water, limes, and rosemary
in large pitcher. Squeeze juice of
orange into water; add rind. Let
steep for 1 hour before serving over
ice.
Pomegranate & Blueberry
Ingredients:
Small box of plump blueberries
1 to 2 cups fresh pomegranate
seeds
Still Water
In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pitcher,
combine water, Pomegranate seed
and blueberries. Cover and chill at
least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
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Pineapple, Ginger and Mint
Ingredients:
Pineapple slices (6-10)
Thinly sliced ginger (5 slices)
Mint leaves (14)
Ice and water (1 quart)
Lemon and Mint Limeade
Ingredients:
1 lemon sliced
a few slices of lime
10-15 mint leaves
ice and water
*I put the mint in first and let it sit
for 20-30 minutes before adding
the lemon. Otherwise the lemons
will overpower the mint.
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Strawberry, Lemon Iced Tea
Ingredients:
10 Large Strawberries
2 Whole lemons Sliced
Bay Leaves for aesthetics
Teavana Stawberry Lemonade Tea
Boil water and let the tea steep for about
3 minutes. You just want a hint of the
flavor and nothing too strong since you
will be adding your own fresh fruit. Slice
the strawberries and lemons and place in
to pitcher and chill for about 3 hours
Mixed Melon and Mint
Ingredients:
1/2 honeydew melon cubed or balled in
to 1 inch pieces
1 pound watermelon cubed or balled in
to 1 inch pieces
1 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, cubed or
balled in to 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
Add honeydew melon, cantaloupe and
watermelon into a large glass
pitcher. Add water. Stir to combine
and refrigerate 1 hour (or up to
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Orange, Pineapple, Ginger
Ingredients:
Easy! Fresh pineapple cut in to
squares, a few oranges sliced thin.
Thin sliced ginger too. Let steep 2-3
hours to let the ginger flavor come
through. A skewer with some extra
pineapple on top to nibble on.
Watermelon, Blueberry,
& Peach
Ingredients:
20 cubes of watermelon
1 cup blueberries
3 peaches sliced
Ice and water (2 quarts)
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Orange and Mango
Ingredients:
1 quart of water and ice
Thinly sliced mango - ripe. Let
steep 1 hour.
Add 1 orange. Let steep an
additional 20 minutes.
Mango and Green Tea
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pureed ripe mango
2 green tea bags
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups water
Boil the water and add the tea
bags to it. Let steep for 10
minutes. Remove tea bags and add
honey and mango puree. Chill for
1 hour.
Strain well and serve.
Simply superb and tasty, you can
make this drink and store it in the
fridge for up to 3 days.
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Cucumber, Mint and Cherry
Ingredients:
½ cup pitted cherries
½ cup sliced cucumbers (simply slice
cucumber in rounds)
4-5 sprigs of fresh mint
Cold water
Lightly press the mint leaves to release
their flavor and put them in the bottom
of a glass jar with the cucumber,
cherries and then fill the jar with 6 cups
water. Chill in the fridge for at least 3
hours
Raspberry, Mint and Lime
Ingredients:
1
4
4
1
cup fresh raspberries
wedges of lime
springs of mint
quart of water
Lightly crush the mint leaves to
release their flavor. I slice the
raspberries if I want to get the
favor out quicker/stronger. The
lime can overpower, so adjust to
your liking.
Let steep 2 hours before
serving.
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Pomegranate and Lemon
Ingredients:
1 pomegranate (select by weight - the
heavier, the juicier)
1 lemon
Slice your pomegranate into quarters
and loosen/collect the arils. Place the
arils in a mason jar and muddle to
release their flavor. Add water.
Let steep for about an hour, add ice
and then add 1/2 slice of lemon (better
with the rind removed). The lemon will
overpower the pomegranate if the rind
is left on or if the lemon infuses too
long.
Apple Cinnamon
Ingredients:
2 apples thinly slice (Whatever your
favorite is)
2 Cinnamon Sticks
Large Pitcher
Ice Cubes
Drop apple slices in the bottom of
the pitcher (save a few to drop in
your glass later) and then the
cinnamon stick, cover with ice about
1/2 way through then with water.
Place in the fridge for 10 minutes
before serving.
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Cucumber, Lavender and Mint
Ingredients:
5 cups water
10 thin slices of cucumber
2 lemon slices
2 sprigs of fresh mint
3 sprigs of lavender
Put water in pitcher and add lemon
slices and cucumber slices. Crush mint
to release flavor, then add lavender.
Refrigerate for several hours.
Grapefruit Cucumber Mint
Ingredients:
Sliced cucumber
Sliced Grapefruit
Fresh mint leaves
Water
Add however much of each
ingredient as you desire and
muddle or mash together in 1c
water. Let sit for 20 min, then fill
the rest of the way with water.
Store in fridge and allow at least 3
hours for all flavors to join
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