Blueberry Basil Infusion With Fresh Basil Leaves

Blueberry Basil Infusion With Fresh Basil Leaves

Muddled blueberries and fresh basil steep into a fragrant, fruity infused water.

Total 8 hr 10 min Makes 16 servings Calories 25/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This chilled infusion pairs juicy muddled blueberries with fresh basil leaves for a fragrant, lightly sweet water that works well for warm-weather gatherings. Steeping overnight in the refrigerator deepens the color and flavor without added sugar. Serve over ice as a refreshing alternative to soda or juice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly torn
  • 1 gallon cold water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Method

  1. In a large pitcher or 1-gallon mason jar, gently muddle the blueberries and basil leaves with a wooden spoon to release their juices and aroma, about 1 minute.

  2. Stir in the honey until it begins to dissolve into the muddled fruit and basil.

  3. Add the lemon slices, then pour in the cold water and stir to combine.

  4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate to let the flavors infuse, at least 8 hours or overnight.

  5. Strain the infusion through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pitcher, discarding the solids, or leave the fruit and basil in for a stronger flavor and more visual appeal.

  6. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the blueberry basil infusion over the ice to serve.

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Blueberry Basil Infusion With Fresh Basil Leaves

This chilled infusion pairs juicy muddled blueberries with fresh basil leaves for a fragrant, lightly sweet water that works well for warm-weather gatherings. Steeping overnight in the refrigerator deepens the color and flavor without added sugar. Serve over ice as a refreshing alternative to soda or juice.

8 hr 10 min 16 servings 25 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly torn
  • 1 gallon cold water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Method

  1. 1

    In a large pitcher or 1-gallon mason jar, gently muddle the blueberries and basil leaves with a wooden spoon to release their juices and aroma, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Stir in the honey until it begins to dissolve into the muddled fruit and basil.

  3. 3

    Add the lemon slices, then pour in the cold water and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Cover the pitcher and refrigerate to let the flavors infuse, at least 8 hours or overnight.

  5. 5

    Strain the infusion through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pitcher, discarding the solids, or leave the fruit and basil in for a stronger flavor and more visual appeal.

  6. 6

    Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the blueberry basil infusion over the ice to serve.