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Berry Infused Water

It's so easy to make flavorful water infused with fresh berries and herbs.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 19 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 quarts water
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 10 leaves fresh basil

Instructions

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  1. Wash the strawberries, blueberries, and basil.
  2. Hull the strawberries and quarter them.
  3. Gently scrunch the basil leaves in your hands to release some of the oils from the leaves.
  4. Place the berries and basil in a 2-quart pitcher.
  5. Add enough water to fill the pitcher.
  6. Allow the fruit to infuse for at least 2 hours before serving.
  7. After 4 to 6 hours, discard the fruit.
  8. Before serving, add some freshly cut strawberries and a few blueberries.

Notes

  • Use Blemish-Free Fruit: Select ripe, fresh fruits without bruises or soft spots for the cleanest flavor.
  • Proper Washing: Thoroughly wash all fruits and herbs before infusing to remove any dirt, pesticides, or residue.

  • Preparation Matters:

    Soft fruits like berries can be left whole or halved Hard fruits like apples should be thinly sliced for faster infusion Citrus fruits can be sliced with rind on, but remove after 4 hours to prevent bitterness Herbs should be gently crushed to release essential oils

  • Soft fruits like berries can be left whole or halved
  • Hard fruits like apples should be thinly sliced for faster infusion
  • Citrus fruits can be sliced with rind on, but remove after 4 hours to prevent bitterness
  • Herbs should be gently crushed to release essential oils
  • Timing Is Everything: Most fruits reach optimal infusion between 2-4 hours. After 6 hours, remove the fruits and herbs to prevent off-flavors.
  • Temperature Considerations: Cold water takes longer to infuse but results in a crisper flavor. Room temperature water infuses more quickly.
  • Glass Is Best: Glass pitchers don't retain flavors or leach chemicals like plastic containers might.
  • Fresh Garnish: Add fresh fruit just before serving for visual appeal and guaranteed freshness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 19kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 17.7mg (20%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 19

% Daily Value*

Calories 19kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 17.7mg 20%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.