Staying hydrated in the warmer months is essential to one’s vitality, and it’s always helpful to find new, fresh ideas to keep hydration interesting. Here are a few quick ideas for taking your everyday water from drab to fab.
 Mint Water: Simple and basic, yet so refreshing! Also exceptional with blackberries.
- Add about 1 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint leaves to a glass of ice water.
- Grab a colorful straw, and stir lightly from bottom.
- Sip and enjoy!
Strawberry Basil Water: A Rejuvinating Duo.
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Add thin slices from 2 fresh strawberries to a glass of ice water
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Chop 3-4 fresh basil leaves and combine in glass with strawberries.
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Instert straw, sip, and be revived!
Cucumber-Cilantro Lemon Water: A tart twist on refreshment.
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In a glass of ice water, add 3-4 slices of fresh cucumber.
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Add about 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
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Finish with 2 fresh lemon slices and a fun straw.
If you have time to spare, a more intense infused water can be achieved by adding herbs and fruit to water first, either in a glass or pitcher, an hour or two before adding ice and serving. (If infusing an entire pitcher of water, be sure to increase ingredient amounts accordingly.)
