Low Sugar Lemon-Basil Cucumber Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water tastes this bright and refreshing. Thin rounds of lemon and cucumber steep alongside torn fresh basil, turning a plain pitcher of cold filtered water into something that feels genuinely special. There's no syrup, no sweetener, and no flavoring packets involved — just real produce doing all the work. It's the kind of drink that makes you actually want to hit your daily water intake, which is a win on its own. Let it steep for an hour for a subtle hint of flavor, or push it to four hours if you want something bolder and more aromatic. Pour it straight from the pitcher over ice and it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly elegant for a weekday afternoon or a backyard gathering alike.
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4 servings
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- ½ medium english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 10 fresh basil leaves, lightly torn
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the lemon slices, cucumber slices, and torn basil leaves to a large pitcher.
- 2
Pour the cold water over the fruit and herbs, pressing the ingredients down gently so they are submerged.
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