Vegan grapefruit and blueberry water with rosemary

Vegan grapefruit and blueberry water with rosemary: red grapefruit and wild blueberries in still water – a fruity, tart infused water for every day.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 50 kcal per serving
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 12 g

Ingredients

• 1 red grapefruit
• 1 handful of wild blueberries (about 40 g)
• 1 litre still water
• 1 sprig of rosemary

Method

You’ll need: chopping board · knife

1. Wash the grapefruit thoroughly in hot water and cut it into thin slices.
2. Put the grapefruit slices and blueberries into a glass carafe.
3. Lightly bruise the rosemary sprig and add it to the carafe.
4. Top up with the water and leave everything to infuse in the fridge until the water tastes of grapefruit, blueberries and rosemary.
5. If you like it stronger, leave the carafe in the fridge for longer. You can top up the ingredients with water once more afterwards.
6. Serve the water ice-cold and drink it throughout the day.

Good to know

Sometimes a little something fresh in the glass is all it takes to make water interesting again. This infused water tastes crisp, tart and pleasantly fruity.

Swaps

Red grapefruit → unwaxed lemon (more vitamin C) Wild blueberries → blackcurrants (contain vitamin C and anthocyanins) Wild blueberries → aronia berries (contain polyphenols, more tart) Rosemary → fresh mint (milder flavour, adds a fresh aroma)

Allergens

The recipe contains none of the typical allergens, but grapefruit can interact with medicines. For children, it's usually fine in small amounts; in pregnancy it's generally fine, as long as grapefruit suits you.

Frequently asked questions

What's in red grapefruit?

Red grapefruit mainly contains vitamin C, some folate and various bitter compounds, plus carotenoids. Depending on the variety, it also contains lycopene, which partly gives it its reddish colour.

What's special about wild blueberries?

Wild blueberries are especially intense in colour and contain anthocyanins, natural plant pigments. How much exactly depends on origin, ripeness and processing.

Does rosemary release any real nutrients into water?

Mainly aroma and plant compounds pass into the water, including parts of the essential oils. In this form, a rosemary sprig doesn't really provide larger amounts of vitamins or minerals.

Does grapefruit suit a sensitive stomach?

That's individual. The fruit acid and bitter compounds can be pleasant for some people, but they can also irritate a sensitive stomach or reflux.

Why is grapefruit considered tricky with medicines?

Certain substances in grapefruit can affect enzymes involved in breaking down some medicines. This doesn't apply to all medicines, but if you take medication regularly, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

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