Emulsifier Free Chilled Raspberry Lemon Infused Water
Staying away from emulsifiers doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or refreshment — it just means getting back to basics, and this infused water is about as basic (in the best way) as it gets. Bottled flavored waters and store-bought drink mixes are notorious for sneaking in additives and stabilizers, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Fresh raspberries and thin lemon rounds do all the heavy lifting here, slowly releasing their natural color and brightness into cold filtered water overnight. By morning, you've got a pitcher of something that looks almost too pretty to drink — lightly pink, citrusy, and subtly sweet without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess. A handful of fresh mint on top adds an herbal lift that makes it feel like something you'd order at a spa. It's endlessly sippable on a warm day and works just as well for a dinner party as it does for everyday hydration.
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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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