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We made strawberry infused water (detox water) all last summer. Now that our basil is thriving again, we’ve resumed our flavored water tradition. I’m also excited to share with you a new favorite that I’ve discovered; watermelon basil. Adding basil to water gives it an amazing freshness and the fruit adds just the right amount of sweet tang.
My friend Amber from nursing school introduced me to flavored water. Amber, my waistline thanks you! :). Try serving these up at your next party instead of boring water bottles.
Strawberry Flavored Water (Detox Water):
4-6 strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/2 lemon, sliced
Small handful of basil, scrunched
Ice and cold filtered water
Watermelon Flavored Water (Detox Water):
2 slices of watermelon, cut into thirds or quarters
Small handful of basil, scrunched
Ice and cold filtered water
How to make fruit infused detox water:
Fill your juice pitcher to the top with ice and fruit. Slightly scrunch up the basil so it releases it’s flavor. Cover with cold filtered water. This water is best if you let the water infuse at least 1 hour. If you’re inpatient (like me), poke a few holes in your fruit with a fork for instant flavor.
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Naturally Flavored Water (Detox Water)
Ingredients
Strawberry Flavored Water:
- 4-6 strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
- Small handful of basil, scrunched
- Ice and cold filtered water
Watermelon Flavored Water:
- 2 slices of watermelon, cut into thirds or quarters
- Small handful of basil, scrunched
- Ice and cold filtered water
Instructions
- Fill your juice pitcher to the top with ice and fruit.
- Slightly scrunch up the basil so it releases it's flavor. Cover with cold filtered water.
- This water is best if you let the water infuse at least 1 hour. If you're inpatient (like me), poke a few holes in your fruit with a fork for instant flavor.
