Dairy Free Lemon-Basil Orange Berry Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this beautiful. This pitcher is packed with bright citrus rounds, jewel-toned berries, and fragrant torn basil that slowly infuse the water with a flavor that's refreshing without being sweet or heavy. A gentle muddle of the fruit before adding the water coaxes out just enough juice to tint the whole pitcher a gorgeous rosy hue — no artificial colors, no added sugars, nothing you'd need to second-guess. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no label-reading required and no substitutions to stress over. It's equally at home on a brunch table, a backyard patio, or just your everyday fridge rotation. Let it steep for an hour for a light, floral sip, or push it to four hours if you want the citrus and basil to really come through. Refill the pitcher for a second, slightly mellower batch and get even more mileage out of the same fruit.
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4 servings
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 medium orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries), fresh or frozen
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, lightly torn
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the lemon slices, orange slices, and mixed berries in a large pitcher. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently press the fruit 3–4 times — just enough to release some juice without fully crushing the pieces.
- 2
Add the torn basil leaves and pour in the cold water. Stir briefly to distribute everything evenly.
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