Peach Basil Lemon Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Peach basil lemon water is a fruit-and-herb-infused water that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups).

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What is peach basil lemon water?

Peach basil lemon water is made by steeping sliced peach, fresh basil and lemon in cold water. The result is a lightly flavored drink with a fruity aroma, a citrus edge and an herbal finish.

It is a variation on peach infused water. Unlike a smoothie, the fruit is left whole and strained or removed rather than blended into the water.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 4 servings, use a pitcher large enough to hold the water and fruit:

• Water: 1,000 mL (about 4¼ cups), cold drinking water
• Peach: about 150 g (1 cup sliced), pitted
• Lemon: 1 lemon, about 100 g (approximately ½ cup sliced)
• Fresh basil: 8–12 leaves, about 5 g (approximately ¼ cup loosely packed)

This ratio gives the peach room to come through without making the lemon or basil overwhelming. Choose a ripe peach for a noticeable aroma and fresh, unwilted basil leaves for the cleanest flavor.

The amount of water makes about four 1-cup servings. The final amount can vary a little depending on how much water remains with the fruit when you strain it.

How do you make peach basil lemon water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 1 liter (4¼ cups)

1. Wash the peach, lemon and basil under cool running water. Gently rub the lemon's surface and remove any damaged leaves.
2. Slice the peach and discard its pit. Slice the lemon into thin rounds, removing any loose seeds.
3. Add the peach, lemon and basil to a clean pitcher. Gently press the basil leaves between your fingers to release their aroma, without tearing them into small pieces.
4. Pour in the cold water, cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, steep for up to 4 hours.
5. Remove the lemon slices by 4 hours to limit bitterness from the pith, or strain out all the fruit and herbs. Serve chilled.

You can leave the peach and basil in the pitcher for serving if you like their appearance. Use a clean utensil to remove them, and keep the pitcher refrigerated between servings.

Why do peach, basil and lemon work together?

Peach provides a soft, fruity flavor, while lemon adds brightness and a little tartness. Basil brings an aromatic note that balances the fruit without requiring sweetener.

The main benefit of peach basil lemon water is hydration: its flavor may make plain water more appealing to drink. When the fruit is steeped rather than squeezed or eaten, infused water is usually under 10 kcal per glass. Squeezing or eating the fruit adds calories.

The drink does not detoxify the body. The liver and kidneys do most of that work, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store peach basil lemon water?

Keep peach basil lemon water covered in the refrigerator and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Remove the lemon by 4 hours, since its pith can make the water bitter as it continues to steep.

Discard any remaining water after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours.

If you want to serve the water without pieces floating in it, strain it into a clean covered container after steeping. The strained water still needs to stay refrigerated.

How can you vary peach basil lemon water?

Make it more peach-forward

Use a particularly ripe peach and start with the lower end of the basil range. Keep the lemon in for the shorter 2-hour steep so it adds brightness without dominating the peach.

Bring out the basil

Use 12 fresh basil leaves for the 1-liter pitcher and gently press them before adding the water. Strain the leaves with the fruit if you prefer a clear-looking drink.

Reduce the citrus edge

Use fewer lemon slices, keeping the same amount of peach and water. Taste after 2 hours and remove the lemon then if the flavor is already strong enough.

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