Summer is nearly here, which means it’s more important than ever to stay hydrated. Spas have been adding refreshing cucumbers and fruit to their water for a long time so why not make some delicious spa water at home? It’s simple and yet so satisfying to infuse your water with just a touch of extra flavor. And it looks pretty too!
We all know that water is important, but did you know it’s an essential part of skin care? Keeping your body hydrated can ease the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes so with all these benefits, we hope these spa water recipes help you get inspired to drink healthy this summer!
Cucumber Lemon Mint Spa Water
2 quarts filtered water
½ cucumber sliced
1 lemon sliced
10 mint leaves
Combine all ingredients in pitcher.
Adjust ingredients to taste or volume of water.
Basil Watermelon Spa Water
2 quarts filtered water
5 Large Basil Leaves
1 ½ Cups of Cut Watermelon
Combine all ingredients in pitcher.
Adjust ingredients to taste or volume of water.
Strawberry Lime Spa Water
2 Quarts Filtered Water
1 ½ Cups Cut Strawberries
1 Lime Sliced
Combine all ingredients in pitcher.
Adjust ingredients to taste or volume of water.
Keep It Simple
As popular as fruit-infused water has become, there are a lot of over the top combinations out there and we think it helps to simplify. Three ingredients or less adds a lot of flavor to your water without being overwhelming. And remember that even simple cucumber water is classic and so refreshing. Enjoy!
Inspired Ingredients
There’s no exact science to these recipes so feel free to adjust amounts based on how flavorful you’d like your water. And though we love these combinations, there are endless opportunities to change things up. Here’s a list of great options for spa water ingredients during hot weather:
Citrus – Lemon, lime, orange
Cucumbers
Basil
Berries – Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries
Ginger
Melon – Cantaloupe & watermelon
Mint
Peaches
Pineapple
Here’s to your heath and hydration! Drink up!
