Paraben Free Lemon-Basil Cucumber Water
Staying hydrated doesn't have to mean plain water or store-bought flavored drinks loaded with synthetic preservatives and fragrance compounds. This infused water keeps things beautifully simple — just fresh lemon, cool cucumber, and torn basil leaves steeped in cold filtered water until every sip is lightly fragrant and refreshing. The longer it sits in the fridge, the more the flavors bloom, so you can tailor the intensity to exactly what you're after. Because every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food, you can feel confident there are no hidden additives or chemical preservatives sneaking into your glass. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table, tastes like something from a spa, and takes almost no effort to pull together. Keep a pitcher chilled and you'll find yourself reaching for it all day long.
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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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