Mustard Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this pretty. Sliced strawberries and rounds of fresh lime steep in cold water for a few hours, turning it a soft blush pink with a bright, fruity fragrance that makes plain water feel like a genuine treat. It's the kind of drink you'd find at a spa or a summer garden party, and it genuinely couldn't be simpler to pull together at home. For anyone navigating a mustard sensitivity, packaged flavored waters and store-bought fruit drinks can be surprisingly tricky — flavoring blends and "natural flavor" additives sometimes hide unexpected allergens. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, relying on nothing but whole fruit, water, and an optional sprig of fresh mint. Every ingredient is exactly what it looks like, so you can sip with complete confidence. The longer it chills, the more the flavors develop — two hours gives you something light and refreshing, while a full eight hours deepens the citrus and berry notes beautifully. Serve it over ice for maximum chill, and let those mint sprigs do their aromatic thing as a finishing touch. It's effortless, elegant, and endlessly refillable.
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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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