Yes, that is correct. Creamsicle water. The taste of a summer creamsicle dripping down your hand in the form of refreshing *almost* calorie free water. I cannot physically calculate the calories in this since I don’t have the machinery to do it. But I can’t imagine the orange is flooding the water with calories. Plus you can always add water, which dilutes it and the calories, but you still get the taste. I love the idea of flavored water and since I usually have a few odds and ends leftover from my produce box, this would be a great way to use them up. Feel free to make your own flavor-infused water – naturally – using the flavors you like and share!
There is a Fruit Fusion Water Pitcher just for making this. I use my Pampered Chef pitcher that has the handle which stirs it up each time.
Creamsicle Water
yields 2 qts.
2 qts. water
2 oranges, sliced thin
1 vanilla bean, scraped
1. Mix it all up in a pitcher and allow to sit in the fridge for at least one hour. You can strain it or not. Sometimes I do with my french press.
Other Flavored Water Fusion Ideas:
- lemons and limes
- berries (strawberries and oranges or lemons?? MMMM)
-watermelon (and basil?)
-mint
-cucumber
- mango
-pineapple
- honeydew melon
-lime, lemon, orange and cilantro
-lavender
-green apple
-cardamom pods and oranges
-Strawberry and Kiwi
-ginger and tangerine
-cranberries
-Key lime and vanilla
-passion fruit
- cherries
-pineapple and lime
-papaya
-Blueberries and lemons
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Just made this today and it was delicious. Thanks for the idea!
Woo hoo! Glad you liked it!
Could you use vanilla extract?
Yes, but you may have a slight alcohol taste integrated into the water. Vanilla extract is primarily alcohol plus vanilla beans and some manufacturers add additional sugar.