Chestnut Free Chilled Strawberry Basil Infused Water
Bright, fragrant, and endlessly refreshing, this infused water turns a simple pitcher of cold filtered water into something that feels genuinely special. Sliced strawberries lend a soft blush color and natural sweetness, while bruised basil leaves add an herbal lift that makes every sip a little more interesting than the last. The overnight steep is the real secret — by morning, the water is lightly pink and perfumed in a way that no store-bought flavored drink can match. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all week, ready to pour over ice at a moment's notice. Because the ingredient list is just fresh fruit, herbs, and water, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or allergens — what you see is genuinely what you get. Serve it at a summer gathering, a weekend brunch, or just as a daily hydration upgrade that makes drinking enough water feel like a treat rather than a chore.
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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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