How to Make Naturally Flavored Sparkling Water

Yes, it counts!

Sparkling water may be looked at as a cop-out or a way to cheat the system when it comes to your daily water intake but, I beg to differ. Water is water (a few bubbles or not). Sparkling water definitely counts when tracking your H2O intake.

Sparkling water is a perfect solution to those who need a little more life in their beverages. There is just something about fizz that satisfies the part of you screaming out for a soda. Tell it no and enjoy sparkling water instead, even better add a little all-natural flavor!

Making all-natural sparkling water at home is a piece of cake. All you need is a good quality sparkling water such as Mountain Valley Spring Water. I love this one because it comes in a glass bottle leaving your water extra cold and refreshing. Add a little fruit, honey, and lemon and voila, you have a delicious all-natural flavored sparkling water!

My favorite variety is a little number I like to call peaches ‘n cream.

Ingredients:

• 1 Mountain Valley Spring sparkling water
• 1 peach
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp pure vanilla

Directions:

1. Start by peeling and chopping your peach into medium size pieces.
2. Next, muddling the peach. Muddling is nothing other than a fancy term for squishing it. Place the peeled and chopped peach in a jar or bowl and smoosh it with a wooden spoon, releasing all of the delicious juices.
3. Add the lemon juice and vanilla.
4. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator overnight.
5. In the morning, strain the mixture removing all solids.
6. Add the remaining juice to your chilled sparkling water.
7. You now have a refreshing all-natural flavored sparkling water that will leave you satisfied and one step closer to your water consumption goals.

I particularly like this combination because the taste is reminiscent of cream soda. Others that I have enjoyed are:

• Apple Cinnamon
• Strawberry Basil
• Blueberry Lemon
• Ginger Lemon

Be creative…the sky is the limit when it comes to flavor choices.