Water Infused Drinks You and Your Kids Will Love

water infused drinks

 

Staying hydrated is super-important for adults and our kids.  Ensuring the family enjoys a healthy diet and exercise regularly can be a struggle.  Many drinks that are on the market are bad news for our health.   We feel guilty about giving them to our children.  However, when you’re on the move it can be easier to grab a soda or a sugary juice drink.  We think creating healthy drinks takes time and energy. 

However, putting together a tasty, nutritious and water infused drink can be quick and cheap.  Furthermore, having a pitcher already made in the fridge will save time.  Most importantly, it will always be on hand in a thirst emergency.  There are so many exciting water infused drinks you can create with fruit and spices.   As a result, every recipe you create will have its own hidden benefits.  Check out the water infused drinks in the infographic.  The next time you head to the grocery store, throw one or two extra items in your shopping basket.  Planning is key. 

How To Pimp Up a Glass Of Water

For example, adding a handful of fresh mint, a slice of lemon and a chamomile teabag into to a pitcher of cold water.  You will have a refreshing drink by afternoon.  By the evening it will be a calming treat to help prepare you for bed.   Next, watermelon and rosemary will help you rehydrate.  Also, this drink is great after a tough morning or afternoon workout.

Next, whatever the requirement or time of day there’s a recipe for you.  Get creative and try a few recipes.  Before you know it, you will be creating drinks that your kids will love.   Have a look at the recipes in this new infographic.  You’ll get an idea of what your family enjoys and what you enjoy., and you’ll be on your way to flavorsome rehydration today.  You may also like Water Infused Pitcher to help create healthy drinks that your kids will love.

[Infographic] from Budget Direct

Water Infuser Pitcher Review

Today, I’m sharing a product review on the Ultimate Kitchens Water Infuser Pitcher.  I received a discount in exchange for an honest review on this product.  This post may contain affiliate links.  Any purchases made may generate compensation; however, there will be no additional cost to you.  Mother 2 Mother Blog uses the funds to sustain the expense of blogging.

Let me start by saying I love this product. I purchased an infuser for my daughter this summer.  So, receiving an infuser for myself was exciting.  The Ultimate Kitchens Water Infuser is a lot nicer than the one that I previously purchased.  This infuser holds 3.2 quarts of water or whatever beverage you decide to use.  You can infuse tea, lemonade or other drinks as well as water. As a result, the possibilities are endless.

 

 

water pitcher infuser review

 

 

After I removed the infuser from the box, I hand washed it before using it.  It is dishwasher safe on the top shelf; however, I think I will continue to hand wash mine. I love the red top and handle on the pitcher too.  It’s great to serve guests at holiday gatherings, dinner and birthday parties or just relaxing at home.  I love that the pitcher is clear.  The pitcher is easy to assemble or disassemble.  When disassembled the infuser becomes three pieces.  The pitcher, cylinder and the top.  Place the ingredients that you want to infuse into the cylinder and than twist the top on.

 

 

 

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The ingredients that you decide to use, will be stars in this pitcher.  Oh what to use? I fell in love with cucumber water in Las Vegas years ago.  The water was welcoming when I entered the lobby of the hotel.  It was 100+ degrees that day, and heat like I’ve never experienced before.  So, the water was refreshing.  But, cucumber water was a new experience for me.  Who knew that a cucumber could change water from blah to delicious.  I decided to use cucumbers and basil in the cylinder this time. 

 

Cucumber and Basil Infused Water Recipe: 

  • Wash a cucumber and slice
  • Remove fresh basil leaves and rinse
  • Spring Water

 

Add the ingredients to the cylinder and add the cylinder to the pitcher of spring water.  Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours and enjoy.  

 

There are many combinations of fruit and vegetables that can be used.  For example:  

Cucumber and Lemon
Watermelon and Jalapenos
Raspberry and Mint
Blackberry and Sage
Oranges and Blueberries

 

I highly recommend this ULTIMATE KITCHENS Water Infuser Pitcher.  Update:  The Ultimate Kitchens Water Infuser Pitcher is no longer available.  However, I recently purchased the Classic Cuisine Infusion Pitcher and it is comparable.