Add some up-and-go to your daily H20
We all know that drinking water and staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your body, particularly during the summer months when temperatures rise and our bodies lose more water.
Jazz up your water this summer with fruit infusions. Simply add a mix of sliced fruits and herbs to chilled water to enhance the flavour.
And the best thing is, you get to eat the fruit after you’ve replenished your thirst (or before the jug is empty if you can’t wait that long!).
Here are some recipes for you to try that go beyond the simple slice of lemon.
Rhubarb, apple and cinnamon
Christmas jingle
This rhubarb, apple and cinnamon water infusion tastes just like a delicious dessert, but without the calories! Keep a jug of Christmas jingle in the fridge, feel festive and, hydrated all summer long.
1L chilled tap water
1 apple, sliced
2 sticks rhubarb, sliced
1 stick cinnamon
Cucumber and lime
H20 Mojito
Being the designated driver doesn't mean you have to drink boring drinks. This quick and easy to prepare Mojito can be made in a matter of minutes. With bright limes and cool mint, it not only looks amazing, it tastes great too. Prepare a batch to take along to your next event.
1L chilled tap water
2 limes, sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1 handful of mint, torn
Strawberry and mint
Summer entertainer
Looking for a cool refreshing drink to sip at summer barbecues? Then fill up a jug with this simple tasty recipe. Drop in a handful of sliced strawberries and torn up mint leaves (the flavour will be released if they are torn up first), sit back and enjoy.
1L chilled tap water
Ice cubes
6-8 strawberries, sliced
8 fresh mint leaves, torn
Watermelon and basil
Work-out water
Watermelon is one of the highest water-content fruits and contains re-hydration salts such as calcium, magnesium and potassium that can help hydrate you. Add a few basil leaves and a slice of lemon to give it that extra kick.
1L chilled tap water
2 cups watermelon, sliced
10 fresh basil leaves
Half a lemon, sliced
Orange and blueberry
Kid’s energy boost
Keep the kids hydrated with a healthy alternative to soft drinks and cordial with this refreshing and delicious water infusion.
1L chilled tap water
Oranges, cut into wedges
Blueberries, muddled