Alpha Gal Friendly Chilled Strawberry Lime Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this pretty. Sliced strawberries and rounds of fresh lime steep in cold water for a few hours, turning it a soft blush pink with a bright, citrusy fragrance that makes plain water feel like a genuine treat. It's the kind of drink you'd find at a spa, except you made it in your own kitchen with three ingredients. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding safe beverages outside the home can be surprisingly tricky — hidden additives, natural flavors, and dairy-derived ingredients lurk in a lot of packaged drinks. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely. It's just fruit, water, and time, with an optional sprig of fresh mint for a little extra lift. The longer it chills, the more the flavors develop, so making a pitcher the night before means you wake up to something genuinely refreshing. Serve it over ice at a backyard gathering or keep it in the fridge all week for a hydration habit you'll actually want to stick to.
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4 servings
- 8 medium strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced into rounds
- 8 cups cold water
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or thirds, and cut the lime into thin rounds. Add both to a large pitcher.
- 2
Pour 8 cups of cold water over the fruit. Stir gently to distribute the fruit evenly throughout the pitcher.
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