Vegan Lemon-Basil Cucumber Water
Staying hydrated has never felt this refreshing or this pretty. Bright lemon rounds, cool cucumber slices, and lightly torn basil leaves steep together in cold filtered water to create a drink that tastes clean, herby, and just a little citrusy — the kind of thing you'd expect to find at a spa, not your own fridge. Every single ingredient here is whole and plant-based, so there's nothing to second-guess and no label-reading required. The longer you let it steep, the more fragrant and flavorful it gets, making it easy to prep ahead for a dinner party, a hot afternoon, or just a week of better hydration. Pour it straight from the pitcher over ice and watch it disappear faster than you'd expect.
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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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