Emulsifier Free Chilled Strawberry Basil Infused Water
Staying away from emulsifiers is genuinely easy when your drink is built from nothing but whole fruit, fresh herbs, and cold water. Sliced strawberries slowly bleed their natural sweetness into the water overnight, while a quick bruise of the basil leaves unlocks that bright, herbal fragrance that makes every sip feel a little fancy. The result is a lightly pink, subtly floral drink that looks stunning in a glass and tastes like summer in the best possible way. There are zero additives, stabilizers, or anything you'd need to squint at on a label — just three real ingredients doing all the work. It's the kind of thing you prep before bed and wake up to a pitcher of something genuinely refreshing. Pour it over ice and let the infused water 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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