Citric Acid Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Infused Water
Staying away from added citric acid can make flavored drinks tricky, since that ingredient sneaks into so many packaged beverages and drink mixes. This pitcher of fruit-infused water keeps things beautifully simple — just fresh strawberries, real lime slices, and cold water doing all the work naturally. The strawberries slowly release their sweetness while the lime adds a gentle brightness, and after a few hours in the fridge the water turns a soft blush pink that looks almost too pretty to drink. No powders, no preservatives, no hidden additives — just whole fruit steeped low and slow. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but is genuinely effortless to put together. A handful of fresh mint sprigs at serving time adds an herby lift that makes every glass feel refreshing and intentional.
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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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