Water, a Recipe for the Perfect Summer Sip
Water.
Love it or hate it, it’s just one of those things you kind of have to have. And as summer comes to a close and water is soon replaced with PSLs and Baileys spiked with hot chocolate or coffee, I knew I couldn’t let the season pass without sharing my personal favorite water recipe!
But before we dive in, it’s important to know the basics.
What is Water?
Water, or H20 in certain circles, is the most common liquid on earth. It makes up roughly two-thirds of Earth’s surface, both flat and round, and it’s one of those things that’s necessary for life. And in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, it’s joined by three other basic needs (food, shelter, and clothing) that you, for whatever reason, have to pay for!
Unlike other liquids like lava, mercury, or bleach, you can drink water. You can also swim in water, bathe in water, play in water, and die in water! That last part is not exclusive to water as far as the previous liquids go.
Basically, water is like air, except wetter, and you’re not really supposed to breathe it in.
Water, to me, is a malleable, ethereal substance, taking the form found in its context. In a glass, it’s refreshing. From the shower, it’s cleansing. And in the ocean, it’s Mother. An unknowable mother. A mother who sails you to new worlds, who lets you ride her waves, who you can’t drink from, and who crushes you with relentless pressure when you explore the depths of her yonic abyss.
Water is life. Everything that draws air needs it. It allows our very cells to maintain their shapes. It’s the Universal Solvent, dissolving the necessary nutrients to carry out the subconscious processes that keep us and every living thing alive.
Water is a killer. It takes only a drop to drown in. Only a drop from a corrupted spring to poison a population, and only the negligence of the world's richest nation to condemn entire cities.
Water is fun! Want to add fun to any occasion? Just add water! As a child, there’s nothing more fun than a backyard with a sprinkler. Regular parks got a little too boring, and thus the water park was born. And when you want safer gunplay with the kiddos? Water guns of course! There was nothing more enjoyable than staring down the barrel of a Super Soaker and getting sniped right in the eye. Better than the alternative, that’s for sure!
But sometimes water isn’t fun. In fact, sometimes water is torture. Forced consumption of water can lead to water intoxication, and was a popular form of torture as early as the 1500’s and well through the 20th century! Of course there’s also waterboarding which simulates drowning – a little cliché if I’m being honest. And who could forget the classic Chinese water torture, driving prisoners to insanity by having water constantly drop onto their foreheads!
Water is a commodity. As stated prior, water isn’t free. Necessary for life, sure, but not free. And as a commodity, it is of course subject to fetishization! Ew you drink water from the tap? I prefer through my Brita Filter. Yikes, is that Aquafina? Yeah, I only drink Liquid Death – I mean their ads are just so cool, and of course it tastes better! And which do you prefer? A Hydro Flask or Stanley Quencher cup?
Water is spiritual. It’s blessed to become holy – do you think they use tap or from the Brita Filter? A quick dunk signifies a spiritual rebirth, a new life with the man upstairs. It’s prayed to for a good harvest. And in many cultures and religions, it’s used in cleansing and purification ceremonies. A soft trickle signifies calmness and tranquility, but a storm carries bad omens.
Water is a contradiction. It comes from below as it comes from above. It gives life but it takes life. It is cleansing but unclean. It is recreational but tortuous. It is commodified but consecrated.
Water is what you make of it.
Making the Perfect Summer Sip
And I want to make a fun drink of water!
First you’re going to need a nice cup. I prefer my Swarovski Signum mug because honestly, if you’re not drinking water out of that, then you’re just not getting the best taste.
Then before adding water, I like to take a couple of my fruit infused ice cubes and just plop those in there.
And then finally, I fill my mug with water from my Brita Filter!
And there you go! That’s my go-to water recipe for when I’m just dying of thirst and need something to wet my whistle! Be sure to use my affiliate links so I can keep making these recipes for you guys! And also make sure to share your water on Tik Tok, Facebook, Instagram, or wherever else you post your water-related content!
Cheers!
