In the heat of summer, I often notice that people tend to forget that water doesn’t necessarily need to be consumed as just… well… water. There are an infinite number of possibilities that you can create in your kitchen in literally minutes!
That said, I love cherries. My husband might say I have an unhealthy relationship with cherries since I have a very difficult time not eating every single cherry that crosses the threshold of our home. However it’s cherry season and of course I want to get the most out of the very tasty seasonal bounty that’s popped up at my local farmer’s market. So I one day I decided to cut up some cherries (removing the pits, obviously) and toss them along with some fresh mint leaves into a pitcher of cool water. After mashing it all up, my tastebuds were very happy. Voilá — cherry water!
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Refreshing Cherry Water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a container (I prefer to use glass) and take some sort of kitchen tool (I use a bulky heavy-duty plastic cooking spoon) to smash the ingredients together in the water so that they’ll begin to release their yumminess. Think mortar and pestle style! Allow mixture to sit for 10 to 15 minutes so that the water takes on the taste of it’s new friends. You could obviously place it in the fridge to chill or just leave out on the counter. Refill with water as needed!
- If you’re making a larger pitcher, I’d suggest doubling the ingredients and then use your judgement as far as the final taste is concerned. You can always add more of whatever you feel would increase the tastiness of this refreshing summer drink!
- If you need a bit more sweetness, you can certainly add a bit of stevia.