This grapefruit-infused water recipe with fresh rosemary is simply refreshing. It takes just 5 minutes to make, leaving you plenty of time for everything else.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: Simple ingredients and easy to make. Does it get better than that? Yup! This easy drink recipe only takes 5 minutes to make.
- Refreshing: This simple infused grapefruit water recipe will put a pep in your step! I’m not sure about you, but citrus fruit like grapefruit always wakes me right up!
- Entertain!: This refreshing drink is perfect for summer barbecues to Fall dinner parties filled with good conversation.
- Hydration: Drinking infused water is a great way to increase your water intake by making it naturally flavorful!
Nutrition For Mental Health
One grapefruit contains 13 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, and 1 gram of protein. They are rich in vitamin C. Grapefruit also contains vitamin A, potassium, thiamine, folate, and magnesium.
Here at Raepublic, we focus on how the main ingredient or the main nutrient can positively impact your mental health! Though more studies are needed, some have shown that vitamin C supplementation produces an antidepressant effect and can improve overall mood.
Ingredients + Notes
A beautiful part of making grapefruit water is the simplicity of the ingredients.
- Grapefruit: I recommend using pink grapefruit when possible over other varieties like ruby red grapefruit. It is the most naturally sweet grapefruit variety, so you may find you can skip the sweetener when using this fresh fruit.
- Rosemary: Fresh herbs like sprigs of rosemary can add a lot of depth to infused water.
- Water
Recipe Variations
This infused grapefruit water recipe is tasty and refreshing as is. However, if you feel like you want to change things up a bit, feel free!
- Sweetener: Some may want to add a dash of sweetener to this infused water recipe since grapefruit can be tart. For this, I recommend a liquid sweetener such as maple syrup or agave.
- Grapefruit: For this recipe, I used a pink grapefruit. This recipe will be just as tasty with whatever variety you can find at your local grocery store. In addition, you could also use half of a grapefruit instead of a whole grapefruit to lessen the strength of this infused water recipe.
How To Make Grapefruit Water
Making infused water at home has never been easier. Throw the ingredients into a large pitcher and let it sit!
- Add all ingredients into a large glass pitcher (including the grapefruit peel) and stir vigorously.
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- Pour over ice and enjoy!
* If you would like to quicken the infusion process, you can take a slice of grapefruit and squeeze it into the pitcher.
Serving Ideas
Enjoy a glass of grapefruit rosemary water for hydration, or pair it with a tasty meal.
- Sides: Try this Melon Salad Recipe or Cucumber Strawberry Salad.
- Mains: Enjoy this refreshing drink with a Veggie Pizza or Vegan Pesto Pizza.
- Dessert: Pair this grapefruit water with Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies or Peanut Butter Cookies.
Storage Tips
Infused water is delicious fresh or after being stored in the fridge.
- Fridge: Store in an airtight glass bottle or ball jar for 3-5 days.
- Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing infused water. However, when you are finished with your grapefruit water, you could take the grapefruit, rosemary sprigs, and fresh water and turn that into plenty of ice for your next batch of infused water.
FAQ
You want to wait at least 30 minutes before enjoying a glass of infused water. However, waiting at least three hours is a great way to ensure that you avoid the taste of plain water.
Yes, grapefruit water is good for you. Grapefruit has been shown to be great for your immune system!
Yes and no. It depends on what kind of fast you are participating in. Some fasts allow for water intake, and others do not. If the fast you are participating in allows the consumption of water, then most likely no, grapefruit water won’t break your fast.
However, if you are participating in a fast that prohibits the intake of water, then yes, drinking grapefruit water would break your fast.
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Recipe
Grapefruit Water Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups water, cold
- 1 grapefruit, washed and sliced
- 1-2 large sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a large glass pitcher (including the grapefruit peel) and stir vigorously.
- Pour over ice and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Fridge: Store in an airtight glass bottle or ball jar for 3-5 days.
- Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing infused water. However, when you are finished with your grapefruit water, you could take the grapefruit, rosemary sprigs, and fresh water and turn that into plenty of ice for your next batch of infused water.
Nutrition
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Reference
Moritz, B., Schmitz, A. E., Rodrigues, A. L. S., Dafre, A. L., & Cunha, M. P. (2020). The role of vitamin C in stress-related disorders. The Journal of nutritional biochemistry, 85, 108459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2020.108459
So refreshing!
I’m glad you found it refreshing!