Watermelon blueberry water in mason jar cup on stone surface

Drinks / Seasonal - Spring / Seasonal - Summer

Watermelon Blueberry Basil Water

4 Servings (8oz. per serving)

Prep time: 5 minutes | Inactive time: 30 minutes

Diet Style

GF
LF
LS
P
V+

Tools You'll Need

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s Knife
  • 32 oz. Water Pitcher

Ingredients

  • ½ cup watermelon, diced
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 32 oz. filtered water

Directions

  1. Combine ingredients

    Place all ingredients in a 32-ounce water pitcher.

  2. Add ice and water

    Add ice and fill pitcher with filtered water.

  3. Steep

    Let steep in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

  4. Garnish

    Cut additional fruits and herbs for garnish if desired.

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Chef's Note:

Tearing the basil leaves allows the essential oils to be released for maximum flavor. Before placing blueberries in the pitcher give them a small squeeze in your hand to break their skin slightly. This will allow their juices to seep out.

Nutrition Info

Per Each Serving

  • Calories

    27

  • Fat

    0g

  • Saturated Fat

    0g

  • Protein

    1g

  • Total Carbs

    12g

  • Fiber

    0g

  • Sugar

    9g

  • Sodium

    6mg

  • Cholestrol

    0mg