Honey Free Cranberry Orange Infused Water
Tart cranberries and bright citrus come together in this beautifully simple infused water that looks as good as it tastes. The trick is gently pressing the cranberries before they go into the pitcher — breaking the skins lets their deep ruby color and tangy juice bleed slowly into the water, giving you that gorgeous pale pink hue without any added sweeteners. Orange rounds layered alongside bring a soft, floral citrus note that balances the tartness perfectly. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but requires almost zero effort to pull off. Many flavored waters and store-bought infusions sneak in sweeteners you might not want, so making your own with just three whole ingredients keeps things completely clean. A few hours in the fridge is all it takes, and the longer it sits, the more depth the flavor develops. Pour it over ice and leave the fruit right in the pitcher so every glass gets a little more of that fresh, natural flavor.
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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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