Summer Flavored Waters

Makes: 8 (8-ounce) servings
Prep: 10 minutes each Chill: 2 hours

Ingredients
2 to 3 slices ripe honeydew melon
1 lime, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 mint sprigs
2 quarts water
Ice cubes

Directions
1. Add slices of melon, lime slices, and mint sprigs to a large pitcher.
Fill pitcher with the water.
Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to allow fruit and herbs to transfer flavors to water.
To serve, fill glasses with ice. Top with flavored water.
Makes 8 (8-ounce) servings each recipe.

Herb and Berry Flavored Water:
Substitute 1 cup fresh blueberries, lightly crushed, and two 4-inch sprigs fresh rosemary, lightly bruised, for the melon, lime, and mint.
Fill pitcher with water, refrigerate 2 to 4 hours, and serve as above.