Post-ride hydration: Fruit-infused water

by Sinead Mulhern

Temperatures are heating up as we head into summer. For cyclists, heat waves are imminent and you might find little repose from the heat on your long rides so staying hydrated is essential. Plain old water can be a little boring to re-hydrate after being out in the sun all day. To shake things up, try a fruit-infused water. To make life easier, try a fruit-infuser bottle like Fruition where fruit goes into a separate component. Now, grab your favourite fruits and try out these combinations.

1) Grapefruit and rosemary water

This is an unexpected combo for the cyclist who really wants to try something different and doesn’t shy away from bitter tastes. Make sure to cut the grapefruit against the grain and include some rind to give your water a flavour boost. You can infuse this beverage for 24 hours but take the rosemary out after four.

2) Raspberry-lime water

To make sure you get all the juices flowing, muddle the fruits with a wooden spoon. Top it off with tons of ice to.

3) Watermelon and mint

This one if fairly simple. Use as much watermelon as you like but don’t go overboard with the mint. Just a couple leaves should be good. Watermelon is nice and juicy, it’s basically made for these purposes.

4) Strawberry-pineapple-basil refresher

For a variation of this recipe, swap the pineapple for lemon. Your drink will be less sweet and more citrusy, sour. This is a great option for serving to your riding buddies when you have them over since its flavours appeal to nearly everyone. And well, it looks great on your table.

5) Lemon and orange with a minty twist

This is a great alternative to sugar-laden orange juices. To add an extra zing, throw in a couple slices of grapefruit.