Lactose Free Chilled Strawberry Basil Infused Water
Fresh strawberries and bruised basil leaves steep overnight in cold filtered water, turning a simple pitcher into something genuinely refreshing and a little unexpected. The trick of pressing the basil between your palms before adding it to the pitcher is a small step that makes a real difference, coaxing out that sweet, herbal fragrance without any bitterness. After a long chill in the fridge, the water turns a soft blush pink and smells like a summer garden — far more interesting than anything you'd grab from a store shelf. Since this is purely fruit, herbs, and water, it's naturally free of dairy in any form, making it an effortless fit for anyone avoiding lactose without a single substitution required. Serve it over ice straight from the pitcher and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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