Eat Without

Flavored Water

Source: Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Try this refreshing flavor combination of watermelon and lime or create your own!

Makes
8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup watermelon
  • 8 cups cold water (or less, depending on the amount of fruit added)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash all produce.
  3. Slice limes.
  4. Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes.
  5. Add lime and watermelon, plus enough cold water to a fill a 2-quart pitcher. Chill overnight in the refrigerator for the most flavor, and store in the refrigerator until ready to drink. The fruit will stay fresh in the water for up to 48 hours after being prepared.
  6. After you drink the water, you can eat the fruit or blend it into a smoothie!

Notes

Try these refreshing flavor combinations, or create your own! Watermelon Lime 1 cup watermelon 1 lime 5 mint leaves (optional) Cucumber Lemon (or Lime) 1/2 cucumber 1 lemon or lime Pineapple Grape 1 cup canned diced pineapple pineapple juice from can 1 cup grapes Berry Kiwifruit (or Orange) 10 strawberries or blackberries 1 kiwifruit or 1 orange Tips for releasing flavors of the produce: Watermelon: Cut into small pieces (1 to 2 inches). Citrus fruit (oranges, lemons, limes): Remove rinds, and slice into thin pieces. Cucumber: Slice into thin pieces. Mint: Tear leaves. Grapes: Slice in half. Berries: Remove top (strawberries only). Slice into small pieces. Kiwifruit: Remove peel, and slice into thin pieces. Cost and Nutrition analysis provided for Watermelon Lime Water. Learn more about: Watermelon Limes Herbs

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