Almond Free Cranberry Orange Infused Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a pitcher of fruit-infused water sitting in the fridge, ready to pour whenever you need it. Tart cranberries and bright orange rounds come together to create a drink that looks stunning and tastes like a fancy spa without any effort. The trick of gently pressing the cranberries before adding them to the pitcher is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out that gorgeous pale pink-red hue and a deeper berry flavor. After a few hours in the fridge, the water takes on a subtle citrus-cranberry aroma that makes it genuinely hard to resist. With just three simple whole-food ingredients, there is absolutely nothing hidden here — no extracts, no flavored syrups, no mystery additives to second-guess. It is the kind of drink you can make in minutes, leave to infuse, and come back to all week long.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold water
- ½ cup fresh cranberries, rinsed
- 1 medium orange, thinly sliced into rounds
For serving
- ½ cup ice cubes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Lightly squeeze or gently press the cranberries between your fingers over the pitcher to break the skins — this releases their juice and color into the water.
- 2
Add the cranberries and orange slices to a large 2-quart pitcher, then pour in the 8 cups of cold water.
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