Strawberry Cucumber Basil Water
Inside: How to make quenching and delicious spa water at home by infusing it with aromatics, fruit and vegetables.
Are you looking for an easy-flavored fruit water recipe? Infused waters provide healthy hydration, and because they’re made from fresh fruits, herbs and some vegetables, they’re a healthy summer drink that keeps you refreshed and quenched. This Strawberry Cucumber Basil Water can be easily switched up depending on what’s in season where you are.
Whether you have them at a fancy spa after a full-body massage or as the welcome refresher at your hotel after a 4-hour flight, those spa water recipes energize and hydrate—and they taste good, too.
You don’t have to wait for one of those occasions, though. You can make strawberry-infused water at home, cucumber-infused water, or basil water—or whatever combination you like. They’re easy to make and economical, and spa water is a refreshing, healthy summer drink with no guilt.
Make this fruit water recipe in about 3 minutes, too.
3 Benefits of Fruit Infused Water:
- Hydration—Our bodies are about 60% water, and water makes up the basis for our cells, tissues and organs. However, we lose some of that water daily through evaporation from exhaling, sweating and, of course, through our waste. Keeping the body hydrated maintains homeostasis—the natural balance of all our working parts—digestion, circulation, absorption and excretion.
- Weight Loss—I’m not telling you that drinking strawberry-infused water will help you lose weight, but sometimes, when we’re dehydrated, our bodies send signals that we’re hungry—when actually, thirst is the culprit. Sipping basil water might stop you from that 3 o’clock Kit Kat fix.
- Clearer Skin – The skin is the largest organ of the body, and staying hydrated helps the body rid itself of toxins. Not everyone agrees that water consumption will improve skin, but it can’t hurt, and many people report that their skin takes on a more radiant glow when they are mindfully drinking more water. Acne sufferers have reported the same results, usually visible within 2 weeks of increasing water intake (8 glasses/day).
The 4th benefit of spa water recipes? They’re utterly refreshing and delicious. I know–it’s far from revolutionary — picture my daughter rolling her eyes and saying, “Mom, you put fruit in water – big deal.” In fact, she did say that.
Then she took a sip — and her eyes opened wide and she smiled a holy cow grin. “Wow! That’s actually really good! Why does basil water taste more refreshing than regular water?”
“I don’t know,” I replied. “But you’re right. It does!”
The fresh strawberries and sliced cucumber infuse the water subtly and probably osmotically transport a few trace vitamins and minerals into the H20. If you want to get the full benefit, you can certainly fish out the cucumber and strawberries for a little nosh. To me, the crushed fresh herb is what ties this strawberry cucumber basil water recipe together. Try it and see for yourself. Of course, this is just one flavor combination I’ve included more in the recipe card below.
Healthy snacks to go with Spa Water:
More Healthy Sips and Non-Alcoholic Drinks:
Strawberry Cucumber Herb Spa Water
INGREDIENTS:
- 2-3 strawberries cut into rounds
- 5 thin slices seedless cucumber
- 4 medium basil leaves
- 1 ½ cups ice
- 1 ½ cups spring water
DIRECTIONS:
- Crush the basil leaves between your fingers to break open the cells and release the aroma. In a glass or mason jar, combine the sliced strawberries, cucumber, crushed basil, ice and water.
- Refrigerate for an hour so the water becomes infused with the flavors. Sip the water and munch on the strawberry slices and cucumber — guilt free.
MORE REFRESHING FLAVOR COMBINATIONS:
- PEACH + BASIL
- WATERMELON + MINT
- CUCUMBER + ROSEMARY
- PINEAPPLE + MINT
- MANGO + LIME
- GRAPEFRUIT + LYCHEE
- APPLE + POMEGRANATE + CINNAMON STICK (crush pomegranate seeds to release juice)
NOTES:
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Always wondered if there was a trick to making these when I enjoyed them in hotel lobbies while waiting for service. Never remembered to try to look it up so am very happy you posted the recipes. Now I got to buy one of those fancy dispensers to have it out in the open so I don’t forget to drink it. Since we old folks are already a pint low, it will really be helpful.
Looks SO refreshing! I could drink this all day!
That’s the best reason to make it.
oh my goodness I could drink this all day long! So refreshingly delicious!
I really have to start doing this – maybe it’d get my husband to drink more water.
Tina, you’d be surprised at what a difference it makes — really refreshing and we found ourselves going back for more — so it’s a great hydrator!
I’m a lover of any type of infused water! And I love the combination of cucumber and strawberry!