Wheat Free Cranberry Ginger Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water looks this pretty and tastes this good. Tart cranberries, zippy fresh ginger, cool cucumber, and bright mint come together in a pitcher that practically begs to be poured over ice. Lightly crushing the cranberries before adding them is the secret move here — it coaxes out just enough juice to turn the water a gorgeous blush pink without making it cloudy or overpowering. The ginger brings a gentle warmth that balances the tartness beautifully, and the mint keeps everything feeling fresh and clean. A small drizzle of maple syrup is entirely optional, but it rounds out the flavors nicely if you prefer a hint of sweetness. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out — just real, whole foods doing their thing. Make a big batch at the start of the week and keep it in the fridge for a refreshing, spa-worthy sip whenever you need one.
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4 servings
- 2 quarts cold filtered water
- ½ cup fresh cranberries, lightly crushed
- 1 oz fresh ginger (about a 2-inch piece), peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly torn
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the cranberries on a cutting board and press down firmly with the flat side of a knife or the back of a wooden spoon to lightly crush each one — just enough to split the skin and release the juice without fully mashing them.
- 2
Add the crushed cranberries, sliced ginger, cucumber slices, and torn mint leaves to a large pitcher. Drizzle in the maple syrup, if using.
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