Thursday, April 21, 2011

REFRESHING FRUIT AND CUCUMBER WATER

Ingredients:

1 glass pitcher
Any number of fresh, organic fruits, berries, citrus and cucumber slices such as:

apple
lemon
orange
pear
strawberries
raspberries
cucumber
mint leaves
fresh cold water

This isn't your average pitcher of water - it's water wearing a prom dress!
There are so many reasons that this particular refreshing drink is perfect for a get together:
1. Summer is here, and unlike sodas, water is a true thirst-quencher.
2. Some people attending your party may be watching their calories, and serving water is very appreciated.
3. The fresh citrus or berries make it water with a healthy twist.
4. It's inexpensive.
5. It's gorgeous sitting on decorated tables. Very elegant with the naturally colorful fruits and simplicity.

You can arrange the pitchers in a sort of theme. You might make one fruit water with all the berries and mint leaves, while another with the apples, pears, oranges, lemons and mint leaves. I used strawberries, oranges and cucumber. Very refreshing.
Make sure your fruit is well-rinsed; if you're using mint leaves, rinse those, too. Cut large slices of each fruit and place them in the pitcher of cold water. Leave the mint leaves whole.
Simply place fruit in pitcher and add water.  Chill for a few hours, or to speed the process, add ice and refrigerate one hour. 
Surprisingly, the flavor is very light with just a hint of refreshing fruit.