Gut Friendly Chilled Strawberry Lime Infused Water
Staying properly hydrated is one of the simplest things you can do to support a happy, balanced gut, and this infused water makes it genuinely enjoyable. Ripe strawberries and fresh lime slowly release their natural flavors into cold water over a few hours, giving you a drink that's lightly sweet, gently tart, and beautifully pink without any added sugars or artificial ingredients. There's nothing here to irritate a sensitive digestive system — just whole fruit, water, and time doing all the work. The longer it sits in the fridge, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes, so it rewards a little patience. A handful of ice and a sprig of fresh mint at serving time make it feel like something you'd order at a spa. It's the kind of drink that encourages you to actually hit your daily water intake without even thinking about it.
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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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