Wheat Free Chilled Strawberry Basil Infused Water
Fresh strawberries and fragrant basil come together in this gorgeous infused water that looks as stunning as it tastes. Bruising the basil leaves before adding them to the pitcher is the small but mighty step that unlocks their herbal aroma, letting it meld beautifully with the sweet, jammy notes of the sliced strawberries overnight. After a long chill in the fridge, the water turns a soft blush pink — the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel a little more special. It's naturally free of grains and gluten-containing ingredients by design, since every component is simply fresh fruit, herbs, and cold filtered water. Pouring it over ice and leaving the fruit behind in the pitcher keeps each glass clean and crystal clear. This is the kind of hydration upgrade that works equally well for a backyard gathering, a weekday lunch, or just treating yourself to something that feels a little fancy without any real effort.
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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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