Beef Free Cranberry Orange Infused Water
Bright, jewel-toned, and endlessly refreshing, this infused water is the kind of thing that makes a plain glass feel like a special occasion. Fresh cranberries are gently pressed to crack their skins before going into the pitcher, which coaxes out their deep ruby color and tart juice without any cooking or added sugar. Thin rounds of orange layer in a sweet, citrusy brightness that balances the cranberries beautifully as everything steeps together in the fridge. The longer it sits — up to eight hours — the more vivid and flavorful the water becomes, so making it the night before is genuinely rewarded. It's a naturally plant-based, completely wholesome drink built from just three real ingredients, with zero concern about hidden additives or animal-derived processing aids. Pour it over ice straight from the pitcher and let the fruit stay in for a gorgeous, restaurant-worthy presentation that takes almost no effort to pull off.
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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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