Black Pepper Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Infused Water
Sweet, juicy strawberries and bright lime slices steep together in cold water until every sip is lightly pink, gently citrusy, and completely refreshing. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table without requiring any real effort — just slice, pour, and let the fridge do the work. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to black pepper, this is a genuinely worry-free option since the entire recipe relies on fresh fruit, water, and optional mint — nothing hidden, nothing processed, nothing to second-guess. The longer it chills, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes, so making it ahead of time actually works in your favor. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint for a little extra elegance, and it instantly feels like something you'd find at a spa or a summer garden party.
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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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