Carrageenan Free Chilled Raspberry Lemon Infused Water
Staying away from carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer found in a surprising number of flavored drinks, bottled waters, and store-bought infusions — doesn't mean settling for plain tap water. This pitcher drink is bright, refreshing, and genuinely beautiful to look at, with fresh raspberries and lemon rounds slowly releasing their flavor overnight in cold filtered water. The result is a lightly pink, subtly fruity sip that feels fancy without a single artificial additive in sight. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable, so there's no label-reading anxiety and no hidden gums or gels to worry about. Letting it steep in the fridge for at least eight hours is the real secret — the longer it sits, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel a little more like a spa day.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Gently rinse the raspberries under cold water and drain. Slice the lemon into thin rounds, discarding the end pieces.
- 2
Add the raspberries and lemon slices to a 2-quart pitcher. Pour the cold filtered water over the fruit.
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