Alpha Gal Friendly Lemon-Basil Cucumber Water
Staying hydrated has never felt this refreshing or this pretty. Bright lemon rounds, cool cucumber slices, and lightly torn fresh basil come together in a pitcher of cold filtered water that looks like something from a spa menu — but takes almost no effort to pull off at home. Because every single ingredient here is plant-based and completely free of mammalian products, this is a drink you can pour without a second thought. There are no hidden additives, no store-bought flavor packets with mystery ingredients, and no cross-contact concerns to stress over. The longer it steeps in the fridge, the more fragrant and flavorful it gets, so you can prep it ahead and have it ready when you need it most. It's the kind of simple, feel-good recipe that makes healthy habits genuinely enjoyable.
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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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