Low Sugar Chilled Strawberry Basil Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when fresh strawberries and fragrant basil are involved. The trick here is bruising the basil leaves before adding them to the pitcher — that one small step unlocks a herbal, almost floral aroma that pairs beautifully with the sweet berry notes. After a long, slow chill in the fridge, the water turns a soft blush pink and tastes genuinely refreshing without a drop of syrup, juice, or sweetener of any kind. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but requires almost zero effort to put together. For anyone watching their intake of added sugars, this is a brilliant alternative to flavored waters and sodas that sneak in more sweetness than you'd expect. Pour it over ice and let the fruit and herbs stay behind in the pitcher for a clean, beautiful glass every time.
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4 servings
- 8 medium strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 8 cups cold filtered water
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or thirds. Gently press each basil leaf between your palms once to bruise it slightly and release its aroma.
- 2
Add the strawberries and basil to a large 2-quart pitcher. Pour the cold water over the fruit and herbs.
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