5 Infused Water Recipes to Make It Easier to Hit Your Water Quota

These fruity and refreshing drinks will keep you hydrated all day.

Mango-Pineapple Water in tall glass
Photo: Marty Baldwin

Struggling to hit your daily water quota? Give one of our infused water recipes a try. Hydrating fruits and flavored water drinks make it a breeze (rather than a hassle) to hit the minimum eight glasses a day recommended for health, hydration, and weight management.

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Orange-Mint Water

Orange-Mint Water in pitcher
Marty Baldwin

Orange and mint make quite the refreshing pair in this infused water recipe. Freshly-squeezed orange juice provides a tangy-sweet flavor, while the mint leaves add a cooling finish to every sip. Feel free to sweeten your glass with a bit of sugar or simple syrup.

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Mango-Pineapple Water

Mango-Pineapple Water in tall glass
Marty Baldwin

One sip of this fruit water drink will instantly transport you to a sunny beach (or poolside). Allow chunks of mango and pineapple to infuse the water overnight. Garnish with pineapple sage or mint from the herb garden.

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Cantaloupe-Peach Agua Fresca

Cantaloupe-Peach Agua Fresca
Carson Downing

Cantaloupe's high water content makes it a delicious way to get your daily fruit intake while also hydrating. Here, we blend a whopping 6 cups with peaches, coconut water, and lemon juice. Frozen cantaloupe and peaches are ice replacements to prevent your agua fresca from watering down.

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Strawberry Water

Strawberry Water in pitcher and two tall glasses
Marty Baldwin

Summer-ripe strawberries add a vivid dash of color to this DIY-flavored water. After the strawberry slices steep overnight (this gives your infused water a nice pink hue), strain and add in fresh whole strawberries to the pitcher before serving.

Test Kitchen Tip

Iced tea makers that use cold water are perfect for making this refreshing drink.

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Hibiscus-Lemon Water

Hibiscus-Lemon Water
REBEKAH PHOTOGRAPHY

Not only does the hibiscus give your water a pleasant floral taste, but it also adds a vibrant red-pink hue to the drink. This DIY hibiscus-flavored water serves eight and only takes 20 minutes to make, so it will be perfect for summer gatherings.

Enjoy Fruit at Every Meal


Not all fruits are created equal when it comes to water content. Strawberries, watermelon, and oranges contain the highest percentage of water, all over 90%. If vegetables are more to your taste, consider using cucumbers or celery, which have 95% or more water content, to flavor your water instead of sweet fruits. Other high-water-content fruits you can enjoy whole or cut up include pears, blackberries, and papaya. Fruits are always a healthy choice, whether in a hydrating drink or a refreshing salad.

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