
Staying hydrated gets a whole lot more appealing when your water looks this pretty and tastes this fresh. Tart cranberries and bright orange slices slowly infuse cold water into something that feels genuinely special — pale pink, lightly citrusy, and subtly fruity without a drop of added sweetener. That's exactly the problem with so many flavored waters and juice drinks on store shelves: they're loaded with corn syrup or other sweeteners that sneak in under names you barely recognize. Here, the only ingredients doing the work are whole fruit and water, so what you're sipping is completely clean. The technique of gently pressing the cranberries before adding them to the pitcher is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out their deep ruby color and tangy juice right from the start. Let it chill for a few hours and you've got a gorgeous, refreshing drink that's perfect for everyday hydration or setting out at a gathering.
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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.
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