Black Pepper Free Chilled Strawberry Basil Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never felt more luxurious than with this chilled, fruit-forward infused water that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Fresh strawberries lend a soft sweetness and a blush-pink hue, while bruised basil leaves add a subtle herbal lift that makes every sip feel a little unexpected. The overnight steep in the fridge is where the magic happens — by morning, your water is fragrant, lightly flavored, and ready to impress. Since the whole recipe is built from just fruit, herbs, and cold filtered water, it's naturally free from any spice-based irritants without any substitutions required. It's a genuinely effortless drink to prep ahead for gatherings, meal prep days, or just keeping a pitcher in the fridge all week. Pour it over ice and let the pitcher do the talking.
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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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