10 New Sassy Water Recipes

Even the world's most popular beverage—water—can be improved upon. For proof, look no further than Prevention's signature Sassy Water Recipe. For even more H2O variation, check these 10 deliciously refreshing sassy water recipes.

All recipes by Amie Valpone, founder of TheHealthyApple.com.

Cloves and cinnamon are super spices: They're anti-inflammatories that also contain manganese, vitamin K, and fiber. Bonus: sip this after dinner and your sweet tooth will be more than satisfied, no dessert necessary. 

SERVINGS: 4

1 lg pear, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp whole cloves
2 Tbsp raw honey

PLACE all ingredients in a 1-quart jar filled with seltzer water. Stir with a wooden spoon and sweeten to taste. Place in the fridge overnight before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes.

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Sweet and juicy, this sassy water is packed with antioxidants. Toss in a few fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of honey for an impressively pretty party punch.

SERVINGS: 4

1 c fresh raspberries
1½ c fresh strawberries, sliced
3 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
2 Tbsp raw honey

PLACE all ingredients in a 1-quart jar filled with seltzer water. Stir with a wooden spoon and sweeten to taste. Place in the fridge overnight before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes.

Maple syrup and chia seeds make a tasty appearance in this spicy sipper.

SERVINGS: 4

2 lg oranges, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
2 Tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp pure maple syrup

PLACE all ingredients in a 1-quart jar filled with water. Stir with a wooden spoon and sweeten to taste. Place in the fridge overnight before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes.

Tart cherries plus sour limes equal water that's anything but boring. The lime juice gives you a nice boost of vitamin C. 

SERVINGS: 4

1 c cherries, pitted and sliced 
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp raw honey
4 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped (optional)

PLACE all ingredients in a 1-quart jar filled with seltzer water. Stir with a wooden spoon and sweeten to taste. Place in the fridge overnight before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes. 

Kiwis pack in a surprising amount of vitamin C, and mint is the ultimate refresher. Pour a few cups into your water bottle for a post-workout thirst-quencher.

SERVINGS: 4

1 kiwi, sliced
1 Tbsp ginger, freshly grated
3 Tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 Tbsp raw honey

PLACE all ingredients in a 1-quart jar filled with seltzer water. Stir with a wooden spoon and sweeten to taste. Place in the fridge overnight before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes.

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A mocktail with fiber? You bet. This one will keep you going way past happy hour.

SERVINGS: 4

1 c fresh blueberries
2 lg apples, diced
2 Tbsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped
2 Tbsp stevia 

PLACE all ingredients in a 1-quart jar filled with water. Stir with a wooden spoon and sweeten to taste. Place in the fridge overnight before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes.

This one is so full of vitamin C, it's practically sunshine in a glass.

SERVINGS: 4

1 c blueberries
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
¼ c fresh mint, finely chopped
2 Tbsp raw honey

PLACE all ingredients in a 1-quart jar filled with water. Stir with a wooden spoon and sweeten to taste. Place in the fridge overnight before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes.

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Honey, cilantro, and melon water might sound like the liquid version of a salad, but trust us, this version will go down so much quicker.

SERVINGS: 4

1 c watermelon, cubed
1 c cantaloupe, cubed
4 Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 Tbsp raw honey

PLACE all ingredients in a 1-quart jar filled with seltzer water. Stir with a wooden spoon and sweeten to taste. Place in the fridge overnight before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes. 

Coconut flakes have a ton of fiber and flavor, so if you haven't tried them in a glass that's not spiked with rum, now is the time.

SERVINGS: 4

2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
1 c pineapple, cubed 
1 tsp brown rice syrup

PLACE all ingredients in a 1-quart jar filled with water. Stir with a wooden spoon and sweeten to taste. Place in the fridge overnight before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes. 

Get your bubbly on with this sweet and sour sparkling water treat. Fresh lime juice brings out the subtler flavors of crunchy celery and juicy grapes.

SERVINGS: 4

3 celery stalks, diced
Juice of 1 lime
2 c red grapes, halved
2 Tbsp raw honey

PLACE all ingredients in a 1-quart jar filled with seltzer water. Stir with a wooden spoon and sweeten to taste. Place in the fridge overnight before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes.