Low Iodine Chilled Strawberry Basil Infused Water
Staying well-hydrated gets a serious upgrade with this refreshing fruit-and-herb infusion that feels like something you'd order at a spa. Fresh strawberries and bruised basil leaves steep overnight in cold filtered water, turning it a delicate blush pink with a subtly sweet, floral flavor that's genuinely hard to stop sipping. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, plain water is always safe, but this recipe proves you don't have to sacrifice any pleasure to stay on track — just whole fruit, fresh herbs, and water, nothing more. The overnight chill time does all the work, so there's zero cooking involved and almost no effort beyond a little slicing and a gentle palm-press on those basil leaves. Pouring it over ice makes it feel like a proper treat, whether you're serving it at a summer gathering or just keeping a pitcher in the fridge for the week. It's the kind of simple, clean recipe that quietly becomes a daily habit.
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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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