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| Blackberry Infused Water |
water to their guests. But, the server at the spa I go to regularly, finally gave
me the inside scoop on the flavored water they serve. I always look forward to
it when I’m there and enjoy it very much. I don’t know how much is what they
serve versus the services I enjoy, but, I realized, there’s no reason I can’t
enjoy it at home, too. Try my version
of the recipe they use.
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| Excellent inexpensive entertaining with fruit infused water |
pace over recent years with total revenues in the sector almost doubling
between 2001 and 2011. Spas can be found across the country and appearing more and
more venues. In addition to massages, facials, and nail treatments, many spas
have diversified to include targeted relief from injury and illness,
aromatherapy, minor cosmetic surgery as well as more traditional treatments. The
spa I attend is where I have my hair done, so I visit at least once a month for
that, too. According
to my San Diego local friends, the best Hotel/Spa Resort there
is The Grand Del Mar. In fact, Trip Advisor ratings concurs, listing it as number one
of 269 spas in San Diego, and also number one in the U.S.
San Diego Spa Water
Makes: 1 pitcher
Ingredients:
1/2 C Fresh Blueberries (plus extra to garnish, if desired)
1/2 Mango, chopped into 1″ chunks (plus extra to garnish, if desired)
1/2-1 env Great Value Sugar Free Energy Dragon Fruit Drink Mix (available at Wal Mart) (About 0.88 oz per envelope)
1-2 T Granulated sugar (optional)
Directions:
Add chopped fruit and berries to pitcher. Sprinkle fruit with one (or 1/2) envelop of drink mix (and sugar if using). Add half a pitcher of filtered or bottled water. Stir gently. Fill with Ice cubes and refrigerate until ready to serve, or within 2 hours. Fill individual glasses with ice and fruit, if desired. Then, fill with spa water to serve.
