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Naturally Flavored Water (Detox Water)
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! :)
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4-6 strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 1/2 lemon (sliced)
- Small handful of basil (scrunched)
- Ice and cold filtered water
- 2 slices of watermelon (cut into thirds or quarters)
- Small handful of basil (scrunched)
- Ice and cold filtered water
Instructions
- 1
Fill your juice pitcher to the top with ice and fruit.
- 2
Slightly scrunch up the basil so it releases it's flavor. Cover with cold filtered water.
- 3
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.