Citrus Free Chilled Strawberry Basil Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water tastes like a garden in peak summer. Sliced strawberries and gently bruised basil leaves steep overnight in cold filtered water, turning it a soft blush pink with a flavor that's subtly sweet and herbaceous all at once. That simple step of pressing the basil between your palms before adding it to the pitcher makes a real difference — it coaxes out the aromatic oils without any extra effort. For anyone avoiding citrus, this is a genuinely refreshing alternative to the lemon- and lime-heavy infused waters that dominate every café menu and recipe blog. There's no squeezing, no zesting, and absolutely nothing that will trigger a reaction or leave you scanning an ingredient label. Pour it over ice and serve straight from the pitcher for a drink that looks beautiful and tastes even better.
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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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