Easy Berry Infused Water Recipe - No Sugar Added

5 from 6 votes

Make refreshing berry infused water with strawberries, blueberries & fresh basil. Perfect sugar-free drink for summer parties!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Fruit Infused Water

Prep Time 5

Chilling 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings

Calories 19kcal

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

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
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.

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