Lactose Free Lemon-Basil Cucumber Water
Staying hydrated has never felt this refreshing or this pretty. Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and fragrant torn basil come together in a pitcher of infused water that looks like something from a spa menu but takes almost no effort to pull together. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there is nothing to swap or second-guess — just clean, simple produce and cold water doing all the work. The longer it steeps in the fridge, the more aromatic and flavorful it becomes, making it easy to prep ahead for a party, a weeknight dinner, or just a week of better hydration. Pouring it straight through the floating slices keeps every glass looking gorgeous right up until the last drop.
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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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