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Hot Summer Days - Cool Herbal Waters

7/3/2013

 
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I'm pretty sure it's hot where you are. It's been in the high nineties and even triple digits around here. Something that's so refreshing on days like these are Herbal Waters. You can add fruit to them to to add some sweetness.  

These are perfect when you want something special to cool you down. Just take some big jars and make up some combinations based on what's in your herb garden and what fruit you have.

The other day I made these two and I have been enjoying them so much. Here's what I did.

Gathered some herbs from my garden. I used Lavender Mint for one jar and Strawberry Mint for the other.

Fill your jars with water and before you put the herbs in rinse off in some water and let them sit for a while. Let them wilt a bit. Then take a wooden spoon and kind of lightly smash it into the leaves. it helps them to release the flavor. Add herbs to jar and include any fruit you might want to use. I used a few raspberries and blackberries for the Strawberry Mint and blueberries for the Lavender Mint. The raspberries turned the water a light pink which was pretty.

How to make Herbal Waters - Blue Heron Herbary
Not only are these pretty to see when you open the fridge - they are delicious! The fruit gives just enough sweetness and is so refreshing with the mint. I have been preferring these practically free beverages instead of the other things in my fridge like juice, coconut water and soda. I refill the water bottles a few times - before I create a new one.

Mint is of course a perfect herb choice for a hot day, but you can use all kinds of herbs and combinations.

These would all be delicious on their own or in a combo. I'm sure there are more choices. Tell me your favorites and I'll add to the list.
  • Basil
  • Mint
  • Lavender (make sure it's culinary lavender)
  • Lemon Balm
  • Lemon Verbena
  • Lemongrass
  • Lovage
  • Berries
  • Nectarines
  • Citrus slices
  • Citrus peels
  • Cucumber
  • Radishes
Cool off with Herb and Fruit Waters - Blue Heron Herbary blog

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