MSG Free Cranberry Orange Infused Water
There is something quietly satisfying about a pitcher of fruit-infused water sitting in the fridge, ready to pour whenever you need it. Fresh cranberries and thin rounds of orange slowly release their color and fragrance into cold water, turning a plain glass into something that looks and tastes genuinely special. The trick of lightly squeezing the cranberries before adding them is small but smart — it coaxes out that beautiful pale pink-red hue and gets the flavor moving faster. After a few hours of chilling, you end up with a drink that is lightly tart, gently citrusy, and incredibly refreshing without any sweeteners, additives, or flavor enhancers of any kind. It is exactly the kind of clean, whole-ingredient drink that is easy to trust because you can see every single thing that went into it. Serve it straight from the pitcher over ice and let the fruit keep infusing right up until the last glass.
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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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