Black Pepper Free Cranberry Orange Infused Water
Bright, jewel-toned, and refreshingly light, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes a plain glass feel like something special. Tart cranberries and sweet citrus slowly steep together in cold water, turning it a gorgeous pale pink-red that looks as good as it tastes. Gently pressing the cranberries before adding them is the secret move here — it cracks the skins just enough to let all that ruby color and tart juice bleed into the water without turning it cloudy or bitter. The orange rounds pull double duty, adding a soft floral sweetness that balances the cranberry perfectly. For anyone avoiding even trace amounts of pepper or peppery spice blends, this recipe is completely worry-free — just three whole, easy-to-read ingredients with nothing hidden. Let it chill for a few hours and you have a pitcher-ready drink that works for a dinner party, a lazy afternoon, or just making hydration feel a little more exciting.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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