Every week this summer, we’re sharing our favorite refreshing water recipes—simple, flavorful ways to stay cool, hydrated, and inspired by your garden.
This Week’s Favorite: Annabelle’s Citrus Verbena Refresher
Courtesy of our teammate Annabelle Esquivel, this infusion is pure sunshine in a glass.
What you’ll need:
- Ice
- Cold, filtered water
- Fresh orange slices
- A few sprigs of fresh lemon verbena (grown on the patio, of course!)
- A pitcher
- A glass (or more if you’re sharing!)
Instructions:
- Fill your pitcher full with cold, filtered water
- Throw in your orange slices and freshly harvested lemon verbena
- Let this steep for at least an hour
- When ready, serve over ice.
- Garnish with some fresh orange peel and a sprig of lemon verbena
- Enjoy the instant refresh and mood boost!
“It tastes like summer—and makes me feel instantly refreshed every time I take a sip.” – Annabelle
If you do give this recipe a try, let us know what you think by leaving a comment. And while you’re at it, take a picture and tag @gardenuity #igrewthat on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok!
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✨ Stay tuned for next week’s sip—straight from the garden to your glass.