I love drinking iced tea or iced coffee on a hot summer day. But I am also trying to increase my water intake and limit my caffeine. While I love just a plain glass of water, it is amazing how much delicious flavor fruit can add to water without adding many additional calories. If you haven’t yet discovered fruit infused water, you are missing out! It is a great alternative to sugary drinks and an easy way to drink more water throughout the day. Experimenting with different flavor combination is also fun. I like to use whatever I have on hand, but citrus fruits are my favorite. Most recently I tried Strawberry Orange Basil Infused Water using some fresh basil from my mini herb garden.
- 3 large strawberries. sliced
- ½ navel orange, sliced
- 3 large fresh basil leaves
- 8 cups water
- ice
- Mixed all ingredients together in pitcher.
- Let sit for at least 30 to 45 minutes before serving.
- (Use fruit for garnish or add more water to leftover fruit for additional infused water.)
The basil will start to get spotted after sitting in the water for a while, but it doesn’t affect the flavor. They can always be removed before serving if it bothers you. I like to add a bit more water to the infused water as I drink it throughout the day. The fresh fruit can easily infuse additional water. Alternatively, you can use the fresh fruit for garnish.
This strawberry orange basil infused water would be a great option for guests at your next outdoor gathering or celebration. Consider serving several kinds of infused water using fresh fruit and vegetables such as cucumber, melons, berries or citrus fruits and herbs such as basil or mint. The possibilities are endless and this drink option is absolutely refreshing, yet guilt-free!
Dandi D says
June 30, 2015 at 10:50 amThis looks like a great combination of flavors and so refreshing!
shelly peterson says
June 30, 2015 at 7:31 pmI have never had fruit infused water but it looks really refreshing. I do drink lots of water but it does get boring. This would be a nice change up from plain water.
Elena says
July 2, 2015 at 8:16 amLooks so refreshing. Thank you for the recipe
Sandy Klocinski says
July 6, 2015 at 12:17 pmWow, That’s A great Way To Make A Healthy Drink, Thanks! And it looks so pretty also. Another item to add is mint leaves.
Rebecca Kellerman says
July 6, 2015 at 7:13 pmI’m not a huge fan of oranges, but I love oranges and this looks delicious!
nicole dziedzic says
July 7, 2015 at 4:23 amI love using fresh fruit like this to infuse my water, great way to add flavor without all the added sugar like the mixes have. Awesome way to refresh and stay hydrated.
Terri S. says
July 7, 2015 at 8:37 amI haven’t tried fruit infused water yet but your photo of the pitcher with strawberry orange basil infused water looks so pretty, so refreshing and perfect for these dog days of summer. I too have to restrict my caffeine intake (sensitive stomach) and this is so much better than drinking plain, boring water. I’m going to try it with mint instead of basil. Thanks!
Amy Orvin says
July 7, 2015 at 1:15 pmThank you for the recipe. This will be a nice treat in this summer heat!
Sarah L says
July 7, 2015 at 11:22 pmI haven’t tried infused water like this. I think adding the basil would be great.
Cynthia C says
July 8, 2015 at 7:27 amI love infused waters. Cucumber mint is one of my favorite combinations.
David Fultner says
July 11, 2015 at 3:59 pmI have basil in garden.
David Fultner says
July 12, 2015 at 9:26 pmThis looks really refreshing.
Janet W. says
July 13, 2015 at 5:28 amI’d love to try this refreshing drink! Perfect for a hot summer day!
Laurie Nykaza says
July 15, 2015 at 6:21 pmThis is a great combination we love oranges and strawberries so will have to give this a try especially now in summer its been so hot everyone will enjoy it.
angie says
July 19, 2015 at 5:53 pmlove this recipe especially because it uses no sugar I am trying to stay away from sugar but looking for lots of great flavor thanks for sharing
Betsy Barnes says
July 20, 2015 at 3:38 pmI am loving this recipe, looks so refreshing. I am passing it along to my mother, she is always looking for infused water recipes. 🙂
Jerry Marquardt says
July 20, 2015 at 11:19 pmI am going to make this for this weekend’s party to try to Christen my kitchen remodeling project that took forever. It will refresh everyone before we open up the kitchen.
Cat @ Pocketful of Posies says
July 28, 2015 at 8:09 amThis looks delicious Emilie! Thank you for sharing on Dream. Create. Inspire. Link! Were so happy to say that you will be featured this week! I hope to see you there again this afternoon! Thank you!
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Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says
July 28, 2015 at 1:40 pmThis looks so refreshing, I could go for a tall glass about now. Thanks for posting. Hello from Motivation Monday.
Sarah L says
August 11, 2015 at 11:25 pmJust got some basil from a friend. Need to make this.
Rosie says
April 10, 2016 at 10:39 amThis looks soo good. And I’m thirsty, too, I would love to make this!