Artificial Food Coloring Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Infused Water
Bright, refreshing, and naturally beautiful, this chilled infused water is the kind of drink that makes plain hydration feel like a treat. Sliced strawberries and fresh lime rounds steep in cold water for a few hours, releasing a soft blush color and a gently sweet, citrusy flavor — no dyes, no syrups, no artificial anything. That naturally pink hue comes entirely from real fruit, which makes it a genuinely satisfying swap for brightly colored store-bought drinks that rely on synthetic additives to look appealing. The process couldn't be simpler: slice, steep, and serve over ice. A few sprigs of fresh mint at the end add a cool, herbal note that takes the whole pitcher up a notch. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all week, ready to pour whenever you need something that feels a little more special than tap water.
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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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