In hot weather, water is your friend. But after a while, plain water can get boring. No problem! In the summer many stores have lemons and limes on sale. This past week I saw limes on sale, 15 for $1. One lime wedge can give you a little zip to your water. Limes aren’t the only fruits that add extra flavor to your water. You could also use some frozen mixed berries. Also, there are single serve packages that you can add to a pint or 20 ounce glass or bottle of water, which are convenient for people who have their own bottles of water on the go.
Freezing your own water so that you can take it on a picnic or to have with you at work is a nice treat as well. Some containers you cannot freeze but don’t fill the bottle to the top. Add your lime wedges or other fruit before you freeze your water and you will get a nice little lift to your water for less than the price of packets.
Ever notice how the water in a restaurant always seems like a treat because it is extra cold? Add ice and a wedge of fruit. Even a splash of juice like cranberry, grape or grapefruit will convince you that you aren’t just drinking ordinary water.
There are some good unsweetened water additives, but many are not unsweetened. Check the label. Sugar free does not mean without sugar. Sugarless means no sugar. For people who want a little more zip to their water, try unsweetened beverage mixes (i.e. punch mix) and just use a dash or two. A package that is supposed to make a half gallon or so will work for several quarts of water – this is for flavoring not to make punch.
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