Citrus Refresher 1 gallon water 1 whole unpeeled citrus fruit, any type Fill a pitcher with water.  Slice the citrus fruit of your choice into thin slices.  Place the sliced fruit in the pitcher of water.  Chill.  Serve over tall glasses of ice.  If you prefer to use 2-quart pitchers then half of a citrus fruit will be plenty to give it flavor. Most people are familiar with this beverage.  It often goes by the name of lemon water, since it is usually prepared with lemons.  I've successfully used all kinds of citrus fruits in it and they each have their own charm.  Lime is assertive, grapefruit offers a subtle blend of bitter-sweetness, making it especially refreshing in the heat.  Orange is kid friendly and inexpensive too, but still interesting enough for a discering adult pallatte.  It's the type we have most often.  Lemon is the classic and the one most guests will recognize. When you've given up soda pop and kool-aid and aren't interested in filling up on fruit juice all day long, but water has become a little boring when drunk ten times a day, this is the beverage to turn to.  The beauty of it lies in it's simplicity.  No sweeteners, artificial flavorings or entertaining bubbles.  It's just pure water with a hint of flavor, plus it's easy on both the pocketbook and the waistline. Makes 8 servings, 2-cups each. Per serving:  Free Food; 1 to 5 calories per serving. Home | Recipes | Dieting On A Budget | Other Goodies | Blog | Contact | Links  | HBHW Main Site 1 Corinthians 10:31  Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Copyright Hillbilly Housewife 2005-2007 Internet Explorer 800 x 600