I figured that it was good for me because it was calorie free. Totally wrong.
Now I drink mostly water or espresso, maybe an iced coffee, and I try not to drink caffeine after 12 pm. But I get bored with water and coffee. Sometimes I want to drink something with a little flavor. In comes flavored water - not this crap. Flavored water I make myself. And its easy. I just place whatever flavorings I want to use in the bottom of my Brita filter, add water, and enjoy a few hours later.
My favorite is really simple - plain cucumber - but really there are endless options. I've done strawberries and basil, honeydew melon and mint, orange and lavender, lemongrass and basil.
Ingredients
2 liters of water
1 medium cumber, sliced (whatever fruit or veg you are using you want about a cup of slices)
4 -5 sprigs of thyme(optional) (for fresh herbs use 1/3 of a cup, if you are using a dried herd, like lavender, use 1-2 tablespoons)
1) Place cucumber (and thyme if using) in the bottom of your brita filter or pitcher. Pour water in. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, 24 is better. Strain. Serve over ice. Enjoy. Be refreshed!
For my grow up readers - this is super tasty mixed with gin or rum and a splash of seltzer!
