Help! I’m addicted to Crystal Light.

Jul 13th, 2010

There are two drinks that I consume too much of: 1. wine 2. Crystal Light. We aren’t going to discuss my issue with wine right now…or ever. Besides, in moderation it can be good for you. The more pressing issue lies with that pink poison currently sitting in my fridge. My Crystal Light habit is putting a real crimp in my quest for an all-natural kitchen. So, in an attempt to rid myself of this demon, I went searching for alternatives to naturally sweeten my water. Plain old lemon water just doesn’t do it for me. I’m going to give these three recipes a try. If this doesn’t work, I will be calling Dr. Drew.

Cucumber-Mint Water

Ingredients: Plenty of ice cubes 1 gallon chilled water (purified water preferred) 1 medium cucumber

10 fresh mint leaves, rinsed

Directions:
1. Thin slice cucumber 2. Place cucumber slices in pitcher, punch bowl, or beverage jar 3. Slightly muddle or cut mint leaves to release flavor and place in serving container of choice 4. Add water and ice cubes 5. Stir mixture and let sit in refrigerator for a few hours to allow flavors to infuse into water 6. Mixture will last up to three days. Discard mixture once cucumber slices or mint starts to look slimy.

Strawberry Delight

Ingredients: Plenty of ice cubes 1 gallon chilled water (purified water preferred) 12 strawberries Packets of Stevia

Directions:
1. Thin slice or crush strawberries 2. Place in pitcher, punch bowl, or beverage jar 3. Add water and ice cubes 4. Stir mixture and let sit in refrigerator for a few hours to allow flavors to infuse into water 5. To sweeten your drink, Add the all natural sweetener, stevia to taste