Berry Good Morning

Strawberries and basil sound a little like something from the garden, and that’s the appeal. The berries give the water a faint sweetness; basil adds a leafy aroma you notice before the fruit really develops. Choose ripe strawberries and press them lightly rather than turning them into pulp. A few minutes in the glass makes more difference than a handful of extra leaves.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Cold water
• 1/4 cup Strawberries
• 3 leaf Basil leaves

Make it

1. Add the fruit and herbs to a glass. Gently press soft fruit or herbs to release their flavor.
2. Stir in the juice, any optional salt or sweetener, and the water. If using sparkling water, add it last and stir once.
3. Add ice if you like. Let infused water stand for 5 minutes for a fuller flavor.

Benefits

Strawberry · a little vitamin C

With strawberry beside basil, this glass offers a little vitamin C for protecting cells from oxidative damage.

Let basil bring the interest

The strawberry carries a savory green fragrance from basil; use the listed amounts to enjoy the balance between those flavors, then adjust to your taste.