Strawberry Orange Basil Infused Water
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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.
Strawberry Orange Basil Infused Water
Ingredients
- 3 large strawberries. sliced
- 1/2 navel orange sliced
- 3 large fresh basil leaves
- 8 cups water
- ice
Instructions
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Mixed all ingredients together in pitcher.
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Let sit for at least 30 to 45 minutes before serving.
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(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!
This looks like a great combination of flavors and so refreshing!
I 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.
Looks so refreshing. Thank you for the recipe
Wow, That’s A great Way To Make A Healthy Drink, Thanks! And it looks so pretty also. Another item to add is mint leaves.
I’m not a huge fan of oranges, but I love oranges and this looks delicious!
I 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.
I 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!
Thank you for the recipe. This will be a nice treat in this summer heat!
I haven’t tried infused water like this. I think adding the basil would be great.
I love infused waters. Cucumber mint is one of my favorite combinations.
I have basil in garden.
This looks really refreshing.
I’d love to try this refreshing drink! Perfect for a hot summer day!
This 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.
love 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
I am loving this recipe, looks so refreshing. I am passing it along to my mother, she is always looking for infused water recipes. 🙂
I 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.
This 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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This looks so refreshing, I could go for a tall glass about now. Thanks for posting. Hello from Motivation Monday.
Just got some basil from a friend. Need to make this.