Cinnamon Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never felt this refreshing or this pretty. Sliced strawberries and rounds of fresh lime steep slowly in cold water, turning it a soft blush pink with a bright, citrusy fragrance that makes plain water feel genuinely exciting. This is the kind of drink you set in the fridge before lunch and come back to find everyone already eyeing it. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, this recipe is a natural fit — there's nothing hidden here, just fruit, water, and an optional sprig of mint. Store-bought flavored waters and fruit drinks can be surprisingly tricky, often sneaking in spice blends or natural flavoring that's hard to verify, so making your own is a smart move. The longer it chills, the more the flavors develop, so a full eight hours gives you the most vibrant, fruit-forward result. Pour it over ice and it's instantly the most elegant thing on the table.
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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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