Citric Acid Free Blueberry Lemon Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water looks this pretty and tastes this fresh. Blueberries are gently pressed just enough to release their deep violet color and natural sweetness, while thin lemon slices steep slowly in the cold water to deliver a bright, citrusy note without any added acids or preservatives. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to citric acid as an additive, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying find — the flavor comes entirely from whole fruit, exactly as nature intended. Optional mint sprigs add a cool, herbal lift that makes the whole pitcher feel almost spa-like. After a couple of hours in the fridge, the water turns a gorgeous blush-purple that makes it as fun to pour as it is to drink. Serve it over ice straight from the pitcher and let the fruit do all the talking.
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4 servings
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
- 8 cups cold water
- 6 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Gently press the blueberries with the back of a spoon in the bottom of a large pitcher until each berry is just broken open — this releases their color and flavor without turning the water cloudy.
- 2
Add the lemon slices and mint sprigs, if using, to the pitcher.
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