Strawberry Lime Lavender Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Strawberry lime lavender water is a chilled fruit-and-flower infusion that takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (950 ml).

What is strawberry lime lavender water?

Strawberry lime lavender water combines sliced strawberries and lime with a small amount of culinary lavender. The ingredients steep in cold water, giving it a fruity, lightly tart flavor and a floral aroma.

It is one of many ways to make berry infused water recipes, with lavender adding a different flavor from fruit alone. Serve it cold, with or without the fruit in the glass.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups (950 ml), use:

4 cups (950 ml) cold drinking water
1 cup (about 150 g) sliced strawberries
About 2/3 cup (100 g) sliced lime, roughly 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon (about 0.2 g, or 0.005 cup) dried culinary lavender buds

Choose lavender specifically labeled for culinary use. Do not use lavender essential oil, scented craft lavender or flowers treated with pesticides not intended for food.

The lavender amount is deliberately small: Its flavor can become overpowering next to the fruit. A tea infuser or a small food-safe filter bag makes the buds easier to remove, but you can also strain the finished water through a fine-mesh sieve.

How do you make strawberry lime lavender water?

Wash the strawberries and lime under running water, then remove the strawberry tops.
Slice the strawberries and lime into thin pieces. Remove any visible lime seeds.
Add the fruit and culinary lavender to a clean pitcher or jar, then pour in the cold water.
Refrigerate for 2 hours to infuse. Keep the pitcher covered while it steeps.
Strain out the lime and lavender, or remove them with a clean utensil. If steeping longer, remove the lime by 4 hours to limit bitterness from the peel and pith.
Serve cold, adding ice if you like.

For another custom combination, use the AI infused water generator.

The stated time includes about 10 minutes of preparation and 2 hours of refrigerated steeping. For a milder drink, taste it after chilling and strain the fruit as well; the flavor will vary with the ripeness of the berries and the strength of the lavender.

Why do strawberry, lime and lavender pair well?

Strawberries bring a soft, fruity sweetness, while lime adds tartness that keeps the drink refreshing. Lavender contributes a floral note, so a little is enough to make the combination distinct without hiding the fruit.

You can explore the individual flavors in strawberry infused water, lime water and lavender water.

The main benefit of strawberry lime lavender water is that it can make drinking water more appealing. Specific health benefits from this infusion have not been established, and it should not be treated as a detox or a remedy. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store strawberry lime lavender water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated throughout steeping and storage. For the best flavor, drink strawberry lime lavender water within 24 hours; discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes unexpectedly cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Remove the lime by 4 hours so its pith does not make the water bitter. Use clean utensils when serving, and do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a couple of hours.

How can you vary strawberry lime lavender water?

Make it more fruity

Lightly press a few strawberry slices against the side of the pitcher before adding the water. This releases more flavor, but may also make the drink less clear. Strain before serving if you prefer a clearer infusion.

Adjust the floral note

Start with less culinary lavender if you are unsure about its flavor. You can add a little more to the next batch after tasting; using too much can overwhelm the strawberry and lime.

Add bubbles at serving

Steep the fruit and lavender in 3 cups (710 ml) of still water, then add 1 cup (240 ml) of chilled sparkling water just before serving. This keeps the same approximate yield while preserving more of the fizz.