Flavored Water - Citrus Style

I saw several ideas on Pinterest for flavored water and thought "I can do this..." so I gave it a try.  The jist of it is, we all NEED to drink plenty of water.  I am a coach and am encouraging my players all the time to be sure they stay hydrated.  I am the WORST at taking my own advice.  So, I thought this might help.

The idea is to add fruit to water.  Period.  No sugar.  Nothing artificial or unpronounceable to it.  Just fruit and water.  I'm in!

I've tried a citrus water and one made with pineapples.  I am a HUGE fan, so far!  They are really easy to make and good for us as it's just fruit and water - nothing added.

Citrus Water

1 each: orange, lemon, lime (or combination = 3)
ice
water
1. Slice each fruit and place in pitcher.
2. Fill pitcher half full with ice.
3. Fill rest of the way with water and put in the refrigerator.
4. Leave for at least 2 hours and then enjoy!

NOTE:
We found that this was only good tasting the first day, at which point it was delicious.  On the second day, it became very bitter from the rind of the fruits.  Downright nasty, actually!  So, drink it up on day #1!

 
Pineapple Water

1/2 bag of Trader Joe Frozen Pineapple Tidbits (16 oz bag, so 8 oz)
ice
water

1. Pour 1/2 of the bag of pineapple into the pitcher.
2. Fill pitcher half full with ice.
3. Fill rest of the way with water and put in the refrigerator.
4. Leave for at least 2 hours and then enjoy!

NOTE:
This seems to last better.  No bad taste on day #2.  Really enjoyed this one.  It was fresh tasting and refreshing!

We will be experimenting with more flavors over the summer as fruit comes available.  I've also   read about people adding herbs and such, like mint to pineapple flavored water.  Sounds like something I'll need to try!

Have you ever tried this?  Did you like it?  What flavor/flavors did you try?

Happy creating,
Carrie