Infused water can be made easy and flavorful with fruits and herbs, especially using a specialized pitcher. A crucial step to elevate flavor is muddling the fruits, releasing their juices and oils quickly. Although itâs good to let the muddled fruits soak for at least an hour for optimal taste, muddling speeds up the flavor extraction process. Washing fruits thoroughly is essential before muddling, and pairings can enhance the taste. Smaller fruits can be muddled whole, while larger ones should be sliced for better infusion.
Before you start muddling your favorite fruits, be sure to wash them thoroughly, like you normally would. Nobody wants bits of dirt floating in their expertly infused water.
Muddling the fruits before adding them to the pitcher of water is the key, and it works similarly to how it does when making a homemade cocktail.
When you muddle fruits like your favorite types of berries, it will release all of those delicious flavors much faster.
You still will want the fruits to soak in the water for at least an hour, but it's still a faster process compared to using whole or sliced fruits sans muddling.
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