Watered Down

It's hot in Tennessee.  I mean 90+ already and we haven't even officially welcomed summer yet. I coordinated an outdoor wedding Memorial Day weekend, and it was hot, super hot.  There was lots of shade and it cooled down after dark, but it was hot.  So how can you keep your guest happy on an unseasonably hot day? Water of course. Of course we need to fancy it up a  bit.

Try an infused Water Bar, this is a great addition to your "adult bar" and kids, and adults will appreciate a watering hole on a hot day.  Checkout some fun, funky recipes below. 

3 Great Infused Water Recipes:

How To Make Flavored Water
1. Place ingredients in a 1/2-gallon pitcher and fill with cold, pure water.
2. Allow the water to sit refrigerated overnight (or longer) to allow the flavors to infuse.
3. Strain the water and return it to the pitcher. Keep the pitcher in the fridge to keep it chilled. Drink within a few days.
You can adjust the amounts to add more or less of a certain flavor. Get creative with ingredients or use what you have on hand. I’d love to hear your creations!

Lemongrass, Mint and Vanilla Infused Water
• 1 large stalk lemongrass, chopped coarsely and crushed slightly
• 1/4 cup fresh peppermint, chopped coarsely
• 1/2 large vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise

Raspberry Mist Spa Water 
• 3 Cartons of Raspberries (sliced)
• 4 Limes Thinly Sliced

• 4 Cups of Water

Sweet Pineapple Strawberry
• 1 Cored and Sliced Pineapple
• 1 Large Carton of Strawberries (Sliced)
• Ice and Water