Fun Flavored Waters
- This lesson teaches the importance of staying hydrated and satisfying your thirst with refreshing water instead of sugary drinks.
- Items needed for this lesson: apron (optional), one pitcher for each recipe, dry measuring cup set, large spoon or spatula for stirring, cutting board, chef knife, paring knife or a kids knife (available on Amazon, see example), cup or glasses for serving the flavored water. Infused water should be stored in refrigerator and consumed within 24 hours.
Cucumber Mint
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 1-2 sprigs fresh mint
- 1 half gallon of water
Directions
- Wash cucumber and fresh mint
- Thinly slice cucumbers
- Place ½ cup cucumber slices and 1-2 sprigs of fresh mint in a large pitcher and add water;stir gently
- Refrigerate for at least two hours to let flavors develop
- Serve in glasses over ice
- Optional: garnish with a sprig of mint or a cucumber slice
Citrus Cilantro
Ingredients
- 1 large lemon
- 1 large lime
- 1 large orange
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- 1 half gallon of water
Directions
- Wash fruit and cilantro
- Slice fruit
- Place fruit slices and cilantro leaves in a large pitcher and add water; stir gently
- Refrigerate for at least two hours to let flavors develop
- Serve in glasses over ice
- Optional: garnish with an orange slice and sprig of cilantro
Watermelon Basil
Ingredients
- 2 cups of seedless watermelon, cubed
- 10-12 basil leaves
- 1 half gallon of water
Directions
- Wash watermelon and basil leaves
- Carefully cut watermelon into cubes to make 2 cups
- Place fruit and basil in a large pitcher and add water; stir gently
- Refrigerate at least two hours to let flavors develop
- Serve in glasses over ice
- Optional: garnish with a sprig of basil and a small wedge of watermelon
Buffington, A.
2020,
Kids Cook - Lesson 01 - Fun Flavored Waters,
Extension | University of Nevada, Reno