The word "recipe" is used very lightly here. This is more a list of ideas for good flavor combinations for fruit infused waters.
In general, each item will mix well with the others in the same group.
1. Citrus
Lemon
Lime
Grapefruit
Orange
Mandarin
The more unusual ones if you can find them: Calamansi, Kumquat, Kaffir
Mix 'em up! Lemon lime is a classic
2. Spring and Summer fruits
Melons
Watermelon
Canteloupe
Honeydew
Cucumber
Berries
Strawberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Raspberries
Stone Fruits
Apricots
Peaches
Nectarines
Plums
Cherries
Other relatives like Pluots, Plumcots, etc
3. Fall and Winter fruits
Apples
Pears
Pomegranates
Citrus
4. Tropical Fruits
Pineapples
Mangoes
Starfruit
Papaya
Guava
Try adding a splash of coconut water
4. Mint
By itself or combined with:
Lemon
Lime
Cucumber
Melon
Peach
Berries
5. Cinnamon
By itself or combined with:
Apple
Orange
Grapefruit
Peach
Pear
6. Rosemary
Citrus
Cucumber
Blackberries
Pears
7. Thyme (regular or lemon thyme)
Citrus (especially Lemon and Orange)
Apple
Peach
Pear
Cucumber
Melons
Berries
8. Ginger and/or Turmeric
Any citrus
Apple
Pear
Tropical fruits
Berries
9. Other Herbs and Spices
Lemon Balm
Lemongrass
Lavender
Chamomile
Allspice
Cloves
Any herb commonly found in herbal teas
Any spice commonly found in baked goods
10. Other flavorings to experiment with
Flavor extracts (aka baking extracts like vanilla, almond, etc)
Cocktail bitters
Essential oils
Splashes of 100% or low sugar fruit or vegetable juices
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