Herb-Infused Garden Spa Water
Who doesn't love refreshing infused water from the hotel lobby or spa? There's nothing like it! So why not make your own? It's simple and versatile and will leave you feeling hydrated and refreshed.
This summer, I've taken my herb garden to the next level, incorporating many new, exotic herbs, unusual varieties, and a wide range of flavor profiles. As a lover of lemon water, I figured there was no better way to use these herbaceous flavors than to infuse them into a "garden spa water."
I try a new combination of fruits, herbs, and vegetables each week, and I've found some go-to favorites.
Garden Spa Water Infusions
Lemon & Herb
One whole Meyer lemon, sliced
3-4 sprigs lemon thyme
1-2 sprigs rosemary
3-5 lemon verbena leaves
Citrus & Sage
One blood orange (or orange of your choice), sliced
1-2 slices of grapefruit
1-2 sprigs of sage
1-2 sprigs pineapple sage
3-4 sprigs lemon thyme
Basil & Lemon
One Meyer lemon, sliced
3-5 leaves of Genovese basil
3-5 leaves Thai basil
3-5 leaves lemon basil
3-5 leaves Mexican cinnamon basil
Cucumber & Mint
5-6 slices of cucumber
6-7 mint leaves
3-4 lemon verbena leaves
2-3 sprigs lemon thyme
Orange & Herb
One cara cara orange, sliced (or orange of your choice)
1-2 sprigs thyme
1-2 sprigs lemon thyme
1-2 sprigs orange thyme
2-3 lemon verbena leaves
1-2 sprigs rosemary
1-2 sprigs winter/summer savory
1-2 sprigs marjoram
Berry & Mint
3-5 strawberries
3-5 blueberries
3-5 blackberries
5-6 mint leaves
3-4 lemon verbena leaves
Create your own combination!
If none of these combinations appeals to you, try out your own! Everybody's palette is different, so go with what sounds good to you.
And get SEASONAL! This is a great way to use whatever is growing in the garden or fresh at the farmer's market. It's also an awesome way to use excess produce or even pieces of veggies/fruits you'd usually toss (the ends of cucumbers, lemon peels, etc.).
Get creative, and have some fun with it!
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