Strawberry Lemon & Basil Infused Water

This Strawberry Lemon & Basil Infused Water is the most beautiful way to stay hydrated that I've ever seen. Make your water taste awesome all summer long.

Many witches are animists. They believe that everything has a spirit or at least its own energy. From the grass to the trees to the birds and the bees and everything in between, all living things are part of a vibrant natural world. Everything is sacred and we can connect to it all.

My favorite thing about kitchen witchcraft is that you can take that energy right into your body. You get to share in the deepest connection of the ingredients you work with. You get to transmute the energy of your food into something more exquisite than each thing could be on its own. And you get to experience the joy and pleasure of creating and comsuming something utterly delicious. That's definitely magic.

What makes Strawberry Lemon & Basil Infused Water so awesome?

Tap water usually ranges anywhere from boring to gross. It is an immense privilege to have access to clean water from multiple sources within our homes 24 hours a day, but it hardly tastes delicious. Infused water, though, is full of flavor, especially this Strawberry Lemon & Basil Infused Water. It's also got gorgeous color and aroma. The water is crystal clear at first, but over time it becomes a beatiful pale pink. It's so beautiful that you can't wait to drink it.

It tastes a tiny bit sweet from the berries, with a fresh and vibrant flavor from the basil and a pop of acid from the lemon. If you struggle to get 8 glasses of water in a day, I highly recommend trying this infused version. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and you'll find yourself going back again and again. And each time the flavor will be slightly different. It's the pretty glass of water you'll ever drink.

Make it magical

Infused water is the perfect vehicle for a spell. Water is one of the four elements and represents cleansing, purification, emotion and intuition. Any herbs, fruit, or other ingredients you add can become part of your spell as well. It's very similar to tea magick but with whole, fresh ingredients rather than dried. And of course, we're working with cold water here.

Here are the magical properties of the ingredients in this infusion. What intention would you set with this combination? Let me know in the comments below.

• Basil - prosperity, banishing, success, peace, protection, happiness, purification, tranquility, love, luck
• Lemon - longevity, purification, unity, uplifting, clarity, friendship, happiness, rejuvenation, awareness, love, fidelity, new beginnings, breaking hexes, cleansing, protection
• Strawberry - dedication, love, fertility, luck, blessings

Tips for making Strawberry Lemon & Basil Infused Water

Obviously, you hardly need a recipe for this. Here are a few tips to help you out though.

You can use fresh or frozen fruit for this. If you want to mix this into a smaller container that you want to carry with you throughout the day, frozen fruit will act as ice to keep you water chilled. This is a great way to use up ugly or leftover fruit. Just pop it in the freezer then add it to your water bottle before you leave the house.

You may want to only infuse this for a few hours. Like with tea, the water can sometimes become bitter if left for too long. The strawberries seem to keep things more on the sweet side with this mixture, and I drank mine over two days. Just follow your taste. The flavor will change each time you go back.

Don't stress too much about measuring things. Just add fruit and herbs to your container and fill it with water.

Keep your vibe high with Strawberry Leon & Basil Infused Water. It's beautiful, it's magical, it's totaly awesome.

Looking for more awesome infused water ideas? Try this Mint Cucumber Lemon Water or some Lime Ginger & Lemongrass Infused Water.

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