Nutmeg Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Infused Water
Warm weather calls for something cold, bright, and genuinely refreshing, and this strawberry lime infused water delivers on every count. Fresh strawberries and thinly sliced lime steep in cold water until the whole pitcher turns a soft blush pink with a fragrance that's equal parts fruity and citrusy. The longer it sits in the fridge, the more flavor it develops — a full eight hours gives you something that tastes almost like a spa drink you'd pay too much for. Spices like nutmeg are a total non-issue here since the ingredient list is beautifully stripped back to fruit, water, and ice. A few sprigs of fresh mint over the top add a cool herbal note that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. It's the kind of thing you can batch ahead for a backyard gathering or just keep in the fridge all week for easy, flavorful hydration.
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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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