Raspberry, ginger and Thai basil

Fruit water is our simplest summer cooler (we’ll be sharing more tomorrow) and our favorite.  No sugar, no sweeteners, no chemicals and no calories, just refreshing summer fruit and cold water.  You will be shocked at how much fruit and herb flavor seeps into your Fruit Water as it sits in the fridge.

These recipes are the variations we love best, but have fun concocting your own.  Let us know if you create a winner!

xoxosl

Fruit Water
Makes 1 large pitcher

Raspberry, Ginger and Thai Basil
¾ cup fresh raspberries
4-5 thin slices fresh ginger, skin on
1 large sprig (Thai) Basil

Fill a glass pitcher with fresh cold water and add a handful of each ingredient.  Chill 4 hours or overnight to give the fruit time to flavor the water.  Fruit water will taste delicious all day.

Watermelon, mint and cucumber

Watermelon, Mint and Cucumber
6 thin slices cucumber
1 quarter small watermelon, cut into thin triangular pieces, rind removed (about 5-6 pieces)
1 large sprig fresh mint (8-10 leaves)