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! :)
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Prep Time: 5 minutesmins
Total Time: 5 minutesmins
Ingredients
Strawberry Flavored Water:
4-6strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/2lemon, sliced
Small handful of basil, scrunched
Ice and cold filtered water
Watermelon Flavored Water:
2slicesof 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.