Gut Friendly Blueberry Mint Infused Water
Staying hydrated is one of the simplest things you can do to support your digestive system, and this infused water makes it genuinely enjoyable. Fresh blueberries are gently cracked open — not mashed — so they release just enough juice to tint the water a soft violet and deliver a subtle, natural sweetness without any added sugar or artificial flavoring. Mint brings a cool, refreshing lift that settles the stomach, making this a go-to between meals or after eating. The optional lemon slices add a bright citrus note and a little extra zing that rounds everything out beautifully. Everything steeps together in the fridge for at least an hour, so the flavors meld slowly and the result tastes far more intentional than the effort involved. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table and feels genuinely good going down — no powders, no sweeteners, just clean ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to.
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4 servings
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 8 fresh mint sprigs
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the blueberries in a large pitcher and gently press them with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon just until they crack open and release their juice — do not mash them into pulp.
- 2
Add the mint sprigs and lemon slices, if using, to the pitcher.
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