Brazil Nut Free Chilled Strawberry Basil Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never felt this luxurious. Fresh strawberries and bruised basil leaves steep overnight in cold filtered water, turning a plain pitcher into something that looks and tastes like it came from a spa menu. The gentle bruising step is the secret — it coaxes out the basil's floral, peppery aroma without making the water taste like a salad. By morning, the water is lightly blush-pink and fragrant, ready to pour over ice for an instantly refreshing glass. With just three simple ingredients, there's nothing to decode on a label and no hidden additives to worry about — just clean, naturally flavored water. It's the kind of drink that makes you actually want to hit your daily hydration goals, whether you're serving it at a summer brunch or keeping a pitcher in the fridge all week.
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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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