Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water tastes like a summer afternoon. Sliced strawberries and rounds of fresh lime slowly steep in cold water, turning it a soft blush pink with a bright, citrusy fragrance that makes plain water feel like a treat. For anyone managing a nickel sensitivity, finding flavorful drinks without reaching for packaged juices or flavored waters full of mystery additives can be a real challenge — this recipe keeps things beautifully simple with just fruit and water. Strawberries and lime are both low-nickel choices, so you get all that natural sweetness and tang without the worry. A long chill in the fridge — anywhere from two to eight hours — lets the flavors develop gently, so the result is subtle and refreshing rather than overpowering. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a little extra elegance, and it's the kind of drink that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes to make.
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Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or thirds, and cut the lime into thin rounds. Add both to a large pitcher.
Pour 8 cups of cold water over the fruit. Stir gently to distribute the fruit evenly throughout the pitcher.
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