Sip of the Week: Garden-Infused Hydration

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:

1. Fill your pitcher full with cold, filtered water
2. Throw in your orange slices and freshly harvested lemon verbena
3. Let this steep for at least an hour
4. When ready, serve over ice.
5. Garnish with some fresh orange peel and a sprig of lemon verbena
6. 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.