Fish Free Lemon-Basil Cucumber Water
Staying hydrated has never felt this refreshing or this pretty. Crisp cucumber, bright lemon, and fragrant torn 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. The longer it steeps in the fridge, the more aromatic and flavorful it becomes, so you can tailor the intensity to exactly what you're craving. It's a naturally plant-based drink with zero animal-derived ingredients, making it a completely worry-free choice for anyone avoiding seafood or fish-based additives that sometimes sneak into flavored beverages and store-bought infusions. Serve it straight from the pitcher over ice for a gorgeous, cooling drink that works just as well at a dinner party as it does on a quiet afternoon. This is the kind of simple, wholesome recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottled drink in the first place.
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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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