If you’re looking for a fun, easy way to be sure you drink enough water, this sparkling mocktail is the answer! It’s pretty enough to serve at a party and simple enough to make every day.

Finely slicing the fresh basil leaves releases their essential oils, and it doesn’t take long for them to flavor the water. If looks aren’t an issue, smashing the strawberries with the back of a spoon will do the same. Otherwise, just let it sit a minute or two before you start drinking for the best flavor.

Want more easy recipes for infused water? Check out this blog for 10 more winning combos: What Is Infused Water? 10 Ways to Make Your Water Taste Better

And if you’re not sure whether you’re drinking enough water, just enter your weight in the handy widget on this blog to calculate your daily goal. Now, drink up…

Strawberry Basil Sparkling Water

  Beverages

August 17, 2017

Infused sparkling water is a tasty way to stay hydrated, and the fresh flavors of strawberry and basil in this recipe are like summer in a glass.

Virgin Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
Sugar Impact Diet compliant: Cycles 1 and 3

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yields: 1

Ingredients

8 oz. chilled sparkling water

3 organic strawberries, hulled and sliced

2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced into fragrant ribbons

1 slice fresh lime

Directions

1Place the strawberries, basil, and lime in a glass, then pour over the sparkling water.

2Add ice cubes, and garnish with more sliced strawberries.

3This will get more flavorful if allowed to sit for a few minutes before drinking.

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