Strawberry Basil Water

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Want to jazz up plain old water? Try infusing, still or sparkling water, with fresh fruits, veggies, herbs and spices to hydrate your body during hot summer days, guilt free of calories and added sugars. You don’t have to spend a lot on fancy flavored waters or gadgets to reap the benefits for your skin, eyes, cells, brain and heart health. Fresh herbs and spices such as basil, ginger or cinnamon are powerful aromatics that not only smell great but boost the anti-inflammatory potential of liquid elixirs.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time4 minsCook Time1 minTotal Time5 mins
 8 oz cold water
 4 sliced strawberries
 3 fresh basil leaves
1

Pour water into a glass; add strawberries. In a small bowl, muddle or crush basil gently with a spoon. Add basil to the water and stir with a straw. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

1

Ingredients

 8 oz cold water
 4 sliced strawberries
 3 fresh basil leaves

Directions

1

Pour water into a glass; add strawberries. In a small bowl, muddle or crush basil gently with a spoon. Add basil to the water and stir with a straw. Enjoy!

Notes

Strawberry Basil Water