Creekside Strawberry Basil Lemon Water
A subtly sweet, fragrant water infusion with strawberries, basil leaves, and lemon—beautiful in the bottle and wonderfully thirst-quenching for day hikes or lakeshore camps.
Equipment
- wide-mouth water bottle
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup strawberries sliced
- 6 leaves fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
Instructions
- Add strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and honey (if using) to your bottle.
- Top with cold water and stir.
- Let infuse for at least 5 minutes before drinking.
- Enjoy directly from the bottle or pour into a mug.
Notes
Chill in the creek for an extra cold drink. Basil can be swapped for mint or omitted if preferred. Add ice if available.