Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon-Basil Orange Berry Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this beautiful or tasted this fresh. This pitcher drink layers bright citrus, juicy mixed berries, and fragrant torn basil into cold filtered water for a result that's naturally colorful and genuinely refreshing. There are no flavor packets, no store-bought drink mixes, and absolutely no cured or processed ingredients to worry about — just whole fruit and herbs doing all the work. A gentle muddle releases just enough juice to tint the water and kick off the infusion without turning it cloudy or bitter. After an hour in the fridge, you've got a lightly floral, citrus-forward sip that feels fancy without any effort. The pitcher even stretches to a second, lighter batch, so you get more mileage out of the same fruit. It's the kind of thing you'll want on the table at every meal.
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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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