Blackberry Lemon Infused Water

Where are my water fans? Ok. I see you. Now where are my NON-water friends? Ahh. There you are. I see you too. I find that people either love to drink water or they don’t. I used to be one of the ones that didn’t so much care for it. Instead I loved soda and other sugary drinks (lemonades and the like). Several years ago I stopped drinking soda – I wish I knew exactly when I stopped because that’s something I am so proud of. I loved, loved, LOVED a crisp & refreshing ice cold Pepsi. That was the BEST! If I had to guess I would say it’s been maybe five years since I’ve had one. FIVE YEARS?! Crazy right? Really I have the hubs to thank for that, if it weren’t for him I’d surely still be drinking it. 

So what does all of that have to do with this infused water? Well I’ve got some great recipes for soda & sugary drink alternatives Pina Colada Agua Fresca, Kiwi Cucumber Agua Fresca, Minty Lime Water {a.k.a. Virgin No Sugar Added Mojito} and of course my Lemonade Cleanse. This however, this infused water is by far my favorite. There’s something about the lemon essence that is ever so subtle but ever so refreshing. It’s absolutely perfect and a fantastic way to help you get your water intake each day. The best part about it, the recipe is completely customizable. What’s your favorite fruit? Slice it up and throw it in. Serve chilled with ice and you’ve got a delicious beverage that will keep you hydrated, satisfied, and refreshed all day long. I can’t wait to get creative with even more fruit as they come in season this summer. I’ll keep you posted and will definitely share more delicious recipes as I create them!

Blackberry Lemon Infused Water

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blackberry, Lemon, Water

Prep Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 4 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 40 kcal

Author: Yvonne

This Blackberry Lemon Infused Water is more refreshing than I can begin to describe. Plus, it's super simple to put together - you've got to give it a try! Great for the hot summer months, but still delicious any other time of the year.

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Ingredients

• 2 lemons thinly sliced
• 8 oz. blackberries
• 1 gallon water
• Ice optional

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher add together lemons, blackberries and water. Top with ice and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

Blackberry Lemon Infused Water

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40

% Daily Value*

Sodium 48mg2%

Potassium 166mg5%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 120IU2%

Vitamin C 40.5mg49%

Calcium 59mg6%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Have you gotten your hands on a Klean Kanteen? Steve & I LOVE them so very much! In fact we have eight of them varying in sizes and colors. This pretty blue (that I often refer to as Tried and Tasty blue) is the first of the insulated that we have. The actual color of this one is ‘Quiet Storm‘ and comes in the most beautiful matte finish. Take a look for yourself, it’s gorgeous! We take them with us everywhere. Camping, to friends and family, to work, on bike rides. Everywhere. This classic bottle now has high-performance, double-wall vacuum insulation to create one of the most versatile bottles ever.  Woot woo – so now I can have my hot tea hot or my Blackberry Lemon Infused water ice cold, even hours and hours later. A couple of great features include: 

• Features the leakproof Loop Cap for safe transport. 
• Large 1.75″ (44mm) opening fits ice, easy filling and pouring
• Electropolished interior doesn’t retain or impart flavors 
• Durable, double wall construction 
• Keeps contents hot 12 hours, or iced 24 hours
• Portable, reusable, and recyclable

I highly recommend you get you one of these great bottles – if you’re looking for recommendations feel free to leave a comment or send me an email. I love hearing from my readers and helping them make great purchases with some of my favorite products! I absolutely love my Wide 64 oz. Perfect for my work day!

*Special thanks to Klean Kanteen for generously providing the Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated Classic 32oz for this review, all opinions as always are my own.