Wheat Free Lemon-Basil Cucumber Water
There is something quietly refreshing about a pitcher of infused water sitting in the fridge, ready to pour whenever you need it. Bright lemon rounds, cool cucumber slices, and lightly torn basil come together to create a drink that tastes clean, herbal, and just a little fancy without any effort at all. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess — just whole fruits, fresh herbs, and cold filtered water doing their thing. The longer it steeps, the more fragrant and flavorful it gets, making it easy to prep ahead for a gathering or simply keep on hand throughout the week. It is the kind of drink that makes plain water feel like a treat, and it looks beautiful on a table without any fuss.
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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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