Water-Based Mocktails Refreshing Hydrating (Print)
Blend chilled water, fruit, and herbs for a refreshing, low-calorie, healthy beverage everyone will love.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 4 cups cold filtered water
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
→ Flavor Variations
03 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free strawberry syrup
04 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free lemon-lime syrup
05 - 1 tablespoon peach-flavored water enhancer
06 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free coconut syrup
→ Fresh Add-Ins
07 - 1/2 lemon, sliced
08 - 1/2 lime, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
11 - 1/2 small cucumber, sliced
→ Optional Garnishes
12 - Lemon wheels
13 - Mint sprigs
14 - Edible flowers
# Directions:
01 - Fill a large pitcher or two tall glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Pour in the cold filtered water.
03 - Add your selected syrup or water enhancer and stir thoroughly to dissolve.
04 - Place sliced fruit, cucumber, and mint leaves into the pitcher or glasses to infuse flavor.
05 - Stir gently and allow the mixture to sit for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Pour into glasses, garnish with lemon wheels, mint sprigs, or edible flowers as desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Low calorie and sugar-free options
- Customizable with endless flavor combinations
02 -
- Almost allergen-free but always check labels on syrups and enhancers
- Great way to increase water intake with fun flavors
03 -
- Mix two flavors for creative combinations
- Try a splash of apple cider vinegar for tanginess