Cinnamon Free Lemon-Basil Cucumber Water
Staying hydrated has never felt this refreshing or this pretty. Bright lemon rounds, cool cucumber slices, and gently torn basil leaves steep together in cold filtered water to create a drink that tastes clean, herby, and just a little citrusy — the kind of thing you'd find at a spa and immediately want to recreate at home. For anyone navigating a spice sensitivity, flavored waters and store-bought infusions can be surprisingly tricky, since warming spices sometimes sneak into blends and bottled drinks. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: just fresh produce, fresh herbs, and water. The longer it steeps in the fridge, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes, so you can tailor it to exactly the intensity you're after. It's an effortless way to make plain water feel like a treat, and it looks stunning right on the table straight from the pitcher.
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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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