Seed Oil Free Lemon-Basil Cucumber Water
Staying away from industrially processed oils doesn't mean giving up on refreshing, flavorful drinks — and this infused water is proof that simple ingredients can feel genuinely luxurious. Bright lemon rounds, cool cucumber slices, and lightly torn fresh basil steep together in cold filtered water until every sip tastes clean and garden-fresh. There's nothing to heat, nothing to emulsify, and absolutely no hidden additives to worry about — just whole produce doing exactly what it does best. The longer you let it sit in the fridge, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes, so it actually rewards a little patience. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the refrigerator all week, ready to pour over ice whenever you need something more interesting than plain water. Serve it straight from the pitcher and let the slices do the decorating for you.
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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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