Flavored Waters

LEMON-LAVENDER WATER

• 3 large lemons, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh lavender
• 1 half-gallon of water

Add lemon slices and lavender to pitcher; pour water over both and refrigerate for two hours. Sever over ice and garnish with a sprig of lavender.

ORANGE-MINT WATER

• 4 oranges sliced 
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed fresh mint
• 6-8 cups water

Place the orange slices in a large pitcher. Rub the mint leaves between the palms of your hands to bruise the leaves slightly. Add to the pitcher with the oranges and pour in the water. Cover and chill 1-8 hours.

Strain orange-water mixture and discard herbs. Add fresh mint leaves before serving.

HERB AND BERY FLAVORED WATER

• 1 cup fresh blueberries lightly crushed
• two 4 inch sprigs of fresh rosemary, lightly bruised to release more flavor                             
• 1 half-gallon of water

Add blueberries and rosemary sprigs to a large picture; fill with water and refrigerate 2-4 hours. Serve over ice.