Whole 30 Lemon-Basil Orange Berry Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade with this bright, fruit-forward infused water that feels almost too pretty to drink. Fresh lemon and orange rounds, a handful of mixed berries, and torn basil leaves steep together in cold filtered water until every sip is lightly fragrant and beautifully tinted. The gentle muddling step is key — just enough pressure to coax out juice and aroma without turning the pitcher into a smoothie. It's completely compliant with Whole30 guidelines since every single ingredient is a whole, unprocessed food with zero added sugars or sneaky additives to worry about. Flavored drinks and sparkling waters at the store often hide sweeteners or "natural flavors" that can derail a reset, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. The pitcher even stretches to a second, lighter batch, so you get more mileage out of the same fruit. Keep it in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all day long.
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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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