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Want to give your home spa the finishing touch? Want to calm yourself in a sip? Or maybe you just need a more interesting way to get the recommended 8 glasses a day. Whatever your motive, spa water is perfect way to make sure you stay hydrated. It's healthy, tasty, inexpensive, and refreshing. Best of all, you can customize the water to feature you favorite fruit and/or herbs so you're sure to enjoy it. | Want to give your home spa the finishing touch? Want to calm yourself in a sip? Or maybe you just need a more interesting way to get the recommended 8 glasses a day. Whatever your motive, spa water is perfect way to make sure you stay hydrated. It's healthy, tasty, inexpensive, and refreshing. Best of all, you can customize the water to feature you favorite fruit and/or herbs so you're sure to enjoy it. | ||
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== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Making Cucumber Spa Water === | === Making Cucumber Spa Water === | ||
| − | #Peel and slice a cucumber. Take a cucumber that’s been washed, and use a vegetable peeler to remove all of the skin. Next, cut the cucumber into ½-inch (1.3-cm) slices with a sharp knife.<ref>http://www.loseweightbyeating.com/cucumber-water/</ref> | + | #Peel and slice a cucumber. Take a cucumber that’s been washed, and use a vegetable peeler to remove all of the skin. Next, cut the cucumber into ½-inch (1.3-cm) slices with a sharp knife.<ref name="rf1">http://www.loseweightbyeating.com/cucumber-water/</ref> |
#*To wash the cucumber, rinse it under cool, running water. Dry it with a clean towel or piece of paper towel. | #*To wash the cucumber, rinse it under cool, running water. Dry it with a clean towel or piece of paper towel. | ||
#*If you prefer, you can leave the skin on the cucumber. | #*If you prefer, you can leave the skin on the cucumber. | ||
| − | #Add the water, cucumber, and ice to a pitcher For the spa water, you’ll need a pitcher that holds approximately 2-quarts (1.9 l). Pour 6 cups (1.4 l) of water into the pitcher, and mix in the cucumber slices with a wooden spoon. Next, add enough ice to fill the pitcher and give the mixture another stir.<ref | + | #Add the water, cucumber, and ice to a pitcher For the spa water, you’ll need a pitcher that holds approximately 2-quarts (1.9 l). Pour 6 cups (1.4 l) of water into the pitcher, and mix in the cucumber slices with a wooden spoon. Next, add enough ice to fill the pitcher and give the mixture another stir.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*For the best taste, use bottled or filtered water in your spa water. | #*For the best taste, use bottled or filtered water in your spa water. | ||
| − | #Allow the water mixture to sit for a couple of hours before serving. Once you have the water and cucumbers in the pitcher, allow the mixture to sit so the cucumber flavor has time to infuse the water. Leave it alone for at least one hour or up to four hours before pouring it into glasses and serving.<ref | + | #Allow the water mixture to sit for a couple of hours before serving. Once you have the water and cucumbers in the pitcher, allow the mixture to sit so the cucumber flavor has time to infuse the water. Leave it alone for at least one hour or up to four hours before pouring it into glasses and serving.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Place the spa water in the refrigerator while you’re infusing the water to ensure that it’s chilled for serving. | #*Place the spa water in the refrigerator while you’re infusing the water to ensure that it’s chilled for serving. | ||
=== Mixing Up Fruity Spa Water === | === Mixing Up Fruity Spa Water === | ||
| − | #Place the fruit and mint in a pitcher. In a large pitcher that holds approximately 2 quarts (1.9 l), place 1 orange that’s been sliced, 1 lemon that’s been sliced, 1 lime that’s been sliced, and half a grapefruit that’s been sliced. After the fruit, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves.<ref>http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spa-water-recipe.html</ref> | + | #Place the fruit and mint in a pitcher. In a large pitcher that holds approximately 2 quarts (1.9 l), place 1 orange that’s been sliced, 1 lemon that’s been sliced, 1 lime that’s been sliced, and half a grapefruit that’s been sliced. After the fruit, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves.<ref name="rf2">http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spa-water-recipe.html</ref> |
#*You can use any combination of fruit that you prefer for your water. You may even want to keep things simple and use only one type of fruit, such as lemon slices. | #*You can use any combination of fruit that you prefer for your water. You may even want to keep things simple and use only one type of fruit, such as lemon slices. | ||
#*You can customize the water by choosing other fruits to substitute in or add to the recipe. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, peaches, kiwi, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and watermelon are other options to consider. Experiment with different combination to find your favorite. | #*You can customize the water by choosing other fruits to substitute in or add to the recipe. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, peaches, kiwi, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and watermelon are other options to consider. Experiment with different combination to find your favorite. | ||
| − | #Add the water and ice. When the fruit and mint is in the pitcher, pour 6 cups (1.4 l) of water over them. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon, and then add enough ice to fill the pitcher.<ref | + | #Add the water and ice. When the fruit and mint is in the pitcher, pour 6 cups (1.4 l) of water over them. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon, and then add enough ice to fill the pitcher.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*Use bottled or filtered water in the spa water. | #*Use bottled or filtered water in the spa water. | ||
#*In addition to the fresh fruit, you can add frozen berries to the mixture in place of ice cubes to help chill it. | #*In addition to the fresh fruit, you can add frozen berries to the mixture in place of ice cubes to help chill it. | ||
| − | #Chill the water for a couple of hours before serving. Once all of the ingredients are in the pitcher, place it in the refrigerator. Allow the water to chill for approximately two hours so the fruit and mint flavors have time to infuse the water. Pour it into glasses to serve.<ref | + | #Chill the water for a couple of hours before serving. Once all of the ingredients are in the pitcher, place it in the refrigerator. Allow the water to chill for approximately two hours so the fruit and mint flavors have time to infuse the water. Pour it into glasses to serve.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*If you prefer, you can serve the water at room temperature. However, you should still let it sit for a couple of hours so the fruit has time to flavor the water. | #*If you prefer, you can serve the water at room temperature. However, you should still let it sit for a couple of hours so the fruit has time to flavor the water. | ||
=== Whipping Up Herbal-Infused Spa Water === | === Whipping Up Herbal-Infused Spa Water === | ||
| − | #Mix the water, cucumber, lemon, mint, and rosemary in a pitcher. In a large pitcher that holds approximately 2 to 2 ½ quarts (1.9 to 2.4 l), combine 6 cups (1.4 l) of water, 12 thin cucumber slices, 4 thin lemon slices, 4 sprigs of fresh mint that have been slightly crushed, and 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary that have been slightly crushed. Use a wooden spoon to stir the ingredients until well mixed.<ref>http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/herb-infused-spa-water</ref> | + | #Mix the water, cucumber, lemon, mint, and rosemary in a pitcher. In a large pitcher that holds approximately 2 to 2 ½ quarts (1.9 to 2.4 l), combine 6 cups (1.4 l) of water, 12 thin cucumber slices, 4 thin lemon slices, 4 sprigs of fresh mint that have been slightly crushed, and 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary that have been slightly crushed. Use a wooden spoon to stir the ingredients until well mixed.<ref name="rf3">http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/herb-infused-spa-water</ref> |
#*You can use whatever herbs that you prefer. Some other options to consider include thyme, basil, cilantro, and/or parsley. | #*You can use whatever herbs that you prefer. Some other options to consider include thyme, basil, cilantro, and/or parsley. | ||
| − | #Cover and chill the water for several hours. Once all of the ingredients are combined in the pitcher, cover it with the lid or a piece of plastic wrap. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator, and allow the water to chill for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.<ref | + | #Cover and chill the water for several hours. Once all of the ingredients are combined in the pitcher, cover it with the lid or a piece of plastic wrap. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator, and allow the water to chill for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*The longer that you allow the water to chill, the stronger the water’s herb flavor will be. | #*The longer that you allow the water to chill, the stronger the water’s herb flavor will be. | ||
| − | #Add ice cubes to the water before serving. After you’ve chilled the water for several hours, add enough ice to the pitcher to fill it. Pour the spa water into glasses, and serve.<ref | + | #Add ice cubes to the water before serving. After you’ve chilled the water for several hours, add enough ice to the pitcher to fill it. Pour the spa water into glasses, and serve.<ref name="rf3" /> |
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*If you’re having trouble drinking enough water each day, spa water can make it easier. Because the water is lightly flavored, you may enjoy drinking it more than plain water. | *If you’re having trouble drinking enough water each day, spa water can make it easier. Because the water is lightly flavored, you may enjoy drinking it more than plain water. | ||
