Nitrate & Nitrite Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Infused Water
Staying away from nitrates and nitrites doesn't mean settling for plain tap water or store-bought flavored drinks that can sneak in unexpected additives. This infused water is built entirely from fresh fruit and cold water — nothing processed, nothing preserved, just clean and vibrant flavor. Sliced strawberries and rounds of lime steep together in the fridge, slowly turning the water a soft blush pink with a bright, citrusy edge. The longer it sits, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes, so a full eight hours in the refrigerator is absolutely worth the wait. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning on a table and tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a spa. It's the kind of drink that makes hydration feel genuinely enjoyable rather than obligatory.
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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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