Nightshade Free Lemon-Basil Cucumber Water
Staying hydrated has never felt more refreshing than with this bright, herb-forward infused water. Lemon, cucumber, and fresh basil come together in a pitcher to create something that tastes genuinely spa-worthy without any effort at all. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, finding flavorful drinks and recipes free of tomatoes, peppers, and their relatives can feel limiting — this one sidesteps all of that completely with clean, simple ingredients. The longer it steeps in the fridge, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes, so it rewards a little patience. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the refrigerator all week, ready to pour over ice whenever you need a moment of calm. Serve it at a dinner party or sip it solo — either way, it makes drinking enough water feel like a genuine treat.
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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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