
Staying hydrated has never looked this pretty or tasted this refreshing. Fresh cranberries and thin rounds of orange do all the heavy lifting here, slowly releasing their natural color and flavor into cold water until you're left with a gorgeous pale pink-red drink that's as beautiful as anything you'd find in a café. The trick of gently squeezing the cranberries before adding them to the pitcher is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out their juice and speeding up the infusion. Store-bought flavored waters and juice blends are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes and artificial flavoring, so making your own is a genuinely satisfying workaround. With just three real ingredients and a few hours in the fridge, you get something that looks fancy, tastes lightly fruity, and contains absolutely nothing you can't pronounce. It's perfect for entertaining, meal prep, or just making your everyday water feel a little more special.
Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →4 servings




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.
Add the cranberries and orange slices to a large 2-quart pitcher, then pour in the 8 cups of cold water.
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!
