Gelatin Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this pretty. Sliced strawberries and fresh lime rounds steep slowly in cold water, turning it a soft blush pink with a bright, citrusy fragrance that makes plain water feel genuinely exciting. Many flavored drinks and packaged infusions sneak in gelatin-based stabilizers or gelling agents to achieve that smooth, slightly thick texture — this pitcher skips all of that entirely, relying on nothing but real fruit and time. A few hours in the fridge is all it takes for the water to pick up that sweet-tart flavor naturally. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a finishing touch that looks like something from a spa menu. It's endlessly refreshing on a warm day and just as welcome on a dinner table as it is at a backyard gathering.
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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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