Stop drinking soda and try this Grape Infused Water recipe. Another Infused Water Recipe that's tasty, healthy and looks pretty in a glass. Red grapes help sweeten the drink on their own while the fresh basil rounds out the flavor for this beverage. Let me show you how to make this refreshing drink.
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We all know we should be drinking more water. But sometimes it's hard. I mean, water can be a bit boring, right?
However, adding fruit and fresh herbs to a glass of water can not only change the taste, but also make the water even healthier for us. Which is why this Grape Infused Water is a recipe to try!
Non-alcoholic drinks are perfect to keep on hand for the family. They also help your family stay away from sugary fruit punch drinks or even vitamin water drinks.
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Make sure you grab the FREE Printable above with flavored water combinations. Here are a few flavored water or infused water combinations. They will help you get eight glasses of water in every day:
- Cucumber + lime + strawberry + mint
- Lemon + raspberry + rosemary
- Watermelon + honeydew + mint
- Orange + blueberry + basil
- Lime + kiwi + mint
Looking for more Non-Alcoholic Drinks? Try my Fruit Infused Coconut Water, Lime Infused Water Recipes or my Basil Sparkling Water. I know you'll be pleasantly surprised at the taste of these beverages.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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- Grapes
- Orange Slices
- Basil Leaves
- Water
Quick Tip: Always use cold water when infusing with fruits and vegetables. Do not use hot water. Hot water makes the vegetables and fruit fall apart and it can alter the taste. It might even cook the fruits, vegetables and herbs.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1 | Prep the Fruit
- Slice the grapes in half.
- Then slice the oranges. It's okay to leave the rind on if you want.
- Place the grapes, orange slices and chopped basil in a glass pitcher.
Step 2 | Add the Ice Cubes
Adding ice cubes will help ensure that the fruit and herbs stay cold while they infuse together.
Step 3 | Add the Water
Always use cold water when infusing fruits and herbs.
Step 4 | Serving Tips
- One of my favorite ways to serve infused drinks is to use mason jars.
- Garnish the glasses with extra orange slices and a few sprigs of fresh basil.
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Variations
- Mint - swap out the fresh basil for fresh mint.
- Green Grapes - add green grapes along with the red grapes or a combination of both!
- See this Citrus Flavored Water Recipe on my website!
Storage
Store the water in the refrigerator for up to three days. You should remove the fruits and basil leaves after 24 hours so they don't leave the water bitter.
Try freezing the leftover water in ice cube trays. Add pieces of fresh basil for added flavor to your ice cubes.
Top Tips
- Wash the vegetables and fruit to remove any chemicals from pesticides that were used in growing. Again, make sure you wash in cold water.
- If you keep the rinds on the oranges, after four hours they can make the water taste bitter.
- Slice softer fruits, like the grapes, thick, while harder fruits, like the oranges, should be sliced very thin.
FREQUENTLY ASKED RECIPE QUESTIONS
Homemade Infused Water like this Grape Infused Water will last in the refrigerator for up to three days. You should remove the fruits and basil leaves after 24 hours so they don't leave the water bitter.
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Grape Infused Water
Ingredients
- 1 cup red grapes; sliced in half
- 2 small oranges sliced - it's okay to leave the rind on.
- 4 - 6 cups water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh basil; chopped; leave some whole for garnish
Method
- Place the grapes, orange slices and chopped basil in a glass pitcher.
- Add the water and ice.
- Refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving over ice.
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