Cold Fruit Infusions To Enjoy In Summer
Fruit infusions can be the perfect way to hydrate ourselves in summer, while ingesting vitamins and minerals and enjoying the unique flavor of fresh fruits!
We know that your mouth is already watering just thinking of a rich infusion of frozen fruit. Read on and discover below our selection of fruit infusions to enjoy this summer.
The best cold fruit infusions
1. Watermelon and rosemary
Within our list of cold fruit infusions we could not fail to include one of watermelon! Watermelon is one of the fruits of summer, if not the queen of it. Who can resist this delicious fruit?
95% of its weight is water, which is why it is so valued to combat dehydration. In addition, it provides vitamins A, C and E, minerals such as potassium, calcium and phosphorus and carotenoids without provitamin activity.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- 1 liter of water
- 200 grams (1 slice) of watermelon
Preparation
- Put the liter of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- When the water is boiling, add the rosemary.
- Let infuse 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the watermelon slice into squares. Reservation.
- Remove the infusion from the heat and add the watermelon.
- Let stand until cool and strain.
- Put the infusion in the fridge or add ice. Decorate with a watermelon triangle and enjoy!
2. Lemon and ginger
How about combining the spicy flavor of ginger with the acidity of lemon ? We assure you that this cold infusion will quench your thirst.
Among the main nutritional properties of lemon we find its contribution of vitamin C, flavonoids and organic acids. While ginger provides carbohydrates, protein and fiber.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 liter of water
- grated ginger to taste
Preparation
- Wash the lemon well and cut it into wedges.
- Bring the water with the lemon to a boil.
- Add grated ginger to taste. If you don’t have fresh ginger, you can use powdered ginger.
- When the water begins to boil, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Put the infusion in the fridge or add ice. You can strain it or leave the lemons inside as a decoration.
3. Peach and mint
The mint infusion improves digestion and helps to better absorb nutrients through the intestine. On this occasion, we suggest you combine it with peaches. You will see how delicious it tastes!
Peaches, for their part, provide fiber (soluble and insoluble), vitamin C and moderate proportions of carotenoids with provitamin A activities, such as cryptoxanthin and b-carotene.
Ingredients
- 4 or 5 mint leaves
- 1 liter of water
- 2 ripe peaches
Preparation
- Wash the mint leaves well and chop them.
- Wash the peaches well, cut them and remove the pit. Cut them into squares.
- Place the mint leaves along with the peaches already chopped in a pot.
- Add water and bring to a boil for 10 minutes.
- Let the infusion rest for another 10 minutes. Strain.
- Store the infusion in the fridge or add ice. You can decorate the glass with a peach wedge and some mint leaves.
Note: Avoid this infusion if you are pregnant, lactating or have gastritis.
4. Strawberry and kiwi
Strawberries are fruits with a low energy content (that is why they are usually included in diet plans to lose weight) and a high proportion of water. They are a source of vitamin C and organic acids (citric, malic and oxalic acid).
Kiwi, meanwhile, provides abundant vitamin C, in addition to protein, calcium, phosphorus and iron.
Ingredients
- 1 kiwi
- 8 strawberries
- 1 liter of water
- mint leaves to taste (optional)
Preparation
- Wash the strawberries well and cut them in half or quarters. Reservation.
- Peel the kiwi and cut it into quarters.
- Bring a liter of water to a boil in a saucepan and add the fruits and mint, if desired.
- Let infuse 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it rest until cool. Strain.
- Store the infusion in the fridge or add ice.
Which of these cold fruit infusions will you try first? They are all really delicious and provide a large number of vitamins. If your child refuses to drink water, offer him a homemade infusion. You won’t be able to resist!
