Festive Healthy Infused Water

Published: Dec 17, 2017 · Modified: May 12, 2021 by Emily Criswell · I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article · 50 Comments

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Stay hydrated and treat yourself to a glass or two of Festive Healthy Infused Water during thecolder months or at holiday gatherings. With these 3 delicious and easy recipes, you won't be struggling to get your daily water intake in.

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Staying hydrated is so important!

Make yourself a bunch of batches of flavorful and refreshing,FESTIVE HEALTHY INFUSED WATERto keep you hydrated during the colder months and during holiday festivities.

It's so easy to forget about staying hydrated when the weather gets colder.

So many of us are super busy this time of the year, rushing around getting ready for the holidays. Since it's not super hot outside, it makes it really easy to forget that we need to drink water.

I know it's easy for me to forget.I have to portion my daily water intake into quart mason jars every day so I don't forget to drink my water. Otherwise, I forget.

It's easy to get kind of bored with plain water, especially when it's cold outside.

You can easily solve that! There's nothing more satisfying than festive healthy infused water!

This time of the year everyone is making holiday cookies, peppermint goodies and sweet treats, planning holiday menus and getting ready to serve guests at holiday parties.

Often hot chocolate is served or fancy holiday drinks, but they're not always kid-friendly and they're almost never hydrating.

We need that good ole water to keep us hydrated, but also to help our body detox and flush all of those indulgent foods out.

The best way to do that, and still feel like you're getting a special treat, is by serving and treating yourself to this delicious festive healthy infused water.

You can easily make up a big batch for just you or your family daily. You can also woo your guests and serve this at holiday parties. Just break out the fancy glasses!

The best part is this drink is for everyone!

The whole family can enjoy this drink and no one will feel left out! So enjoy this delicious water throughout the winter months and make sure to serve some at holiday parties and New Year's Eve celebrations.

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Yield: 6-8 cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Stay hydrated and treat yourself to a glass or two of Festive Healthy Infused Water during the colder months or at holiday gatherings. With these 3 delicious and easy recipes, you won't be struggling to get your daily water intake in.

Ingredients

Cinnamon Pear:

2 organic pears - cored and sliced
2-3 cinnamon sticks

Orange Pomegranate:

2 small organic oranges - sliced, seeds removed
1 organic pomegranate - arils removed, white pith discarded

Apple Cinnamon Pomegranate:

2 organic apples - cored and sliced
1 organic pomegranate - arils removed, white pith discarded
2-3 cinnamon sticks

For the Infused Waters:

6-8 cups filtered water
¼ teaspoon mineral-rich sea salt - optional (<< this is my favorite sea salt)
trace mineral drops - optional

Instructions

Wash all produce and prep as needed.
Add the fruit or fruit and cinnamon sticks to large pitcher or8-cup mason jar. Top with filtered water. Add the optional sea salt and trace mineral drops. Allow to steep for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator if you prefer chilled water.
Serve as is or with crushed ice.

Notes

Storage: Can be stored in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
For the pomegranate flavors, if you'd like a little extra pink hue for the water, use your fingers to pop several of the pomegranate arils allowing the juice to go into the water. If you have kids, they love to help do this.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 119Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 60mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 6gSugar: 21gProtein: 2g

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About Emily Criswell

Emily Criswell is a chocolate- and sweet treat-loving, holistic-minded mom of 4. She's a 4-time cookbook author -The Art of Great Cooking withYour Instant Pot {ranked in Amazon's top 10 new releases - gluten free recipes}, Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot{ranked as a #1 New Release BEST SELLER!}, Low-Carb Cooking with Your Instant Pot, The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes, food photographer, homeschooler and the founder of Recipes to Nourish, a gluten-free blog focusing on real food and natural living. She works to empower her readers by showing them that there is a healthier way to eat and live. Her passion is to make healthy, natural living as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible.Find Emily’s latest recipes and natural living tips atRecipes to Nourish. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram,Pinterest, Twitterand YouTube plus grab her free eBookHolistic Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy. Read more >>About Emily.

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Comments

Jean
December 18, 2017 at 8:22 am

I don't drink alcohol so I try to always have some kind of mocktail for the holidays so I don't feel left out. This is perfect!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 18, 2017 at 8:37 am
  
  Same here! I love that you do the same. 🙂
  Reply
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linda spiker
December 18, 2017 at 9:49 am

These drinks are so pretty! I don't drink alcohol so I always appreciate a festive water!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 19, 2017 at 11:11 am
  
  Thanks so much Linda! Me too - it's so nice to have fun drinks for those of us who don't drink alcohol. 🙂
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Lindsey Dietz
December 18, 2017 at 11:13 am

I want to try all of them -- but especially the Orange-Pomegranate!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 19, 2017 at 11:11 am
  
  That's my favorite 😉
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Joni Gomes
December 18, 2017 at 2:43 pm

Love this! I need to pimp out my waters more often.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 19, 2017 at 11:11 am
  
  LOL 🙂 I hope you get to make some!
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Monique
December 18, 2017 at 4:45 pm

I really love this idea Emily! So handy as I'm not a big drinker and I loathe soft drinks! You've made them look so pretty too.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 19, 2017 at 11:11 am
  
  Thanks so much Monique! 🙂 I hope you get to make some.
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Jessica DeMay
December 18, 2017 at 6:19 pm

Such a great idea to make water more fun!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 19, 2017 at 11:12 am
  
  Thanks so much Jessica! 🙂
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Megan Stevens
December 18, 2017 at 6:46 pm

You make such a good point, that most holiday drinks are not hydrating. Plus, for me, they can be too filling. I love that simple is best sometimes, and this totally hits the mark, so lovely and simple and love that sea salt! How appealing at a gathering!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 19, 2017 at 11:13 am
  
  Right? I think it's so easy for us to forget when we're enjoying the other drinks - but we also need the hydrating ones. I bet you could make them festive for you without the fruit and use some herbs instead. 🙂 xo
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Daniela Modesto
December 19, 2017 at 7:20 am

These are fantastic recipes for drinking more water and they look festive and pretty! I think my eyes would be very happy to find a pitcher of infused water in my fridge!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 19, 2017 at 11:13 am
  
  Thanks Daniela! 🙂 That's the best part! It's like a treat to yourself.
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Dina-Marie
December 19, 2017 at 10:30 am

I love your variations - they sound delicious! I agree with the busyness and colder weather, it is so easy to forget about drinking water and staying hydrated!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 19, 2017 at 11:13 am
  
  Thank you Dina-Marie! It really is easy to forget isn't it? Happy holidays to you. 🙂
  Reply
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Yang
December 19, 2017 at 11:45 am

Haha, did I just hit the jackpot of finding 3 recipes all in one post? All sound amazing, Emily! <3
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 20, 2017 at 10:49 am
  
  lol 🙂 Thanks!
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cristina
December 19, 2017 at 4:50 pm

What a fun (non boozy) way to spice up the beverage table!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 20, 2017 at 10:49 am
  
  Thanks Cristina! 🙂
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Tina
December 19, 2017 at 5:15 pm

Love this! I do enjoy drinking water, but sometimes spicing it up makes it much more enjoyable!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 20, 2017 at 10:50 am
  
  Yes! 🙂
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Jessica Levinson
December 19, 2017 at 7:45 pm

These all sound so good! Can't wait to try them!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 20, 2017 at 10:50 am
  
  Thanks! I hope you get to make some. 🙂
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Carrie
December 20, 2017 at 4:33 pm

This is such a lovely recipe, Emily, and pretty enough to serve as a holiday mocktail!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 21, 2017 at 8:58 am
  
  Thanks so much Carrie! 🙂
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tessa
December 20, 2017 at 5:14 pm

So festive, beautiful, and I am eager to try this idea!! It takes water to a whole new level!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 21, 2017 at 8:58 am
  
  I hope you get to make some. 🙂
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STACEY CRAWFORD
December 21, 2017 at 10:15 am

These are perfect! The orange pomegranate sounds lovely! shared on fb.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 22, 2017 at 6:57 pm
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
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Leslie-Anne
December 21, 2017 at 10:23 am

It's so hard to remember to stay hydrated during the holidays when we're all so busy, and often, drinking more dehydrating beverages than normal! I usually make water like this when I have parties and I find people do drink so much more of it than regular water!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 21, 2017 at 2:13 pm
  
  That's so true about serving it at parties, this kind of water goes so much faster. 🙂
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Kari
December 21, 2017 at 5:02 pm

They all look delicious, but especially the cinnamon pear version!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 22, 2017 at 6:58 pm
  
  Thank you Kari! 🙂
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Melissa~Realnutritiousliving
December 22, 2017 at 12:32 pm

Love the festive colors! And yes, hydration is so key. So many people are walking around feeling terrible this time of the year and and they're dehydrated (and probably low blood sugar from all the sugar too!)
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 22, 2017 at 6:59 pm
  
  So true! 🙂
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Taesha Butler (The Natural Nurturer)
December 22, 2017 at 1:27 pm

I love how healthy and festive all of these drinks are! No one will feel left out of the holiday cheer!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 22, 2017 at 6:59 pm
  
  Thank you! They're so much fun. 🙂
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Katja`
December 23, 2017 at 1:37 pm

YUM! Thanks for sharing. We are making the orange pomegranate one for our holiday dinner.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 27, 2017 at 3:49 pm
  
  I hope you enjoyed it! 🙂
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Carrie Forrest
December 25, 2017 at 5:45 pm

I love infused waters. I had some at Christmas party the other day!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 27, 2017 at 3:49 pm
  
  So yummy! 🙂
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ChihYu
December 25, 2017 at 6:01 pm

Gorgeous and delicious as always !
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 27, 2017 at 3:49 pm
  
  Thank you! 🙂
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Becky Winkler
December 26, 2017 at 6:27 am

Love this idea for ringing in the new year!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 27, 2017 at 3:49 pm
  
  So perfect for that! 🙂
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Tina
December 26, 2017 at 2:20 pm

This is a perfect way to stay hydrated! Beautiful for the holidays, but something I would drink year round.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  December 27, 2017 at 3:49 pm
  
  Thank you and so true! 🙂
  Reply

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Staying hydrated is so important!

The best part is this drink is for everyone!

LOOKING FOR MORE HOLIDAY DRINKS?