Mushroom Free Cranberry Orange Infused Water
Bright, jewel-toned, and genuinely refreshing, this infused water turns a handful of pantry-simple ingredients into something that looks like it came from a spa menu. Gently pressing the cranberries before they hit the pitcher is the secret move here — it coaxes out their deep ruby color and tart juice without any blending or straining required. The orange rounds bring a soft citrus sweetness that balances the cranberry's bite, and the longer it sits in the fridge, the more those flavors bloom into the water. It's the kind of drink that makes plain hydration feel like a treat, whether you're hosting brunch or just trying to sip more water throughout the day. Naturally free from anything processed or hidden, it's built entirely from whole fruit and cold water — nothing more, nothing less. Serve it straight from the pitcher with the fruit still floating inside for a presentation that's effortlessly pretty right up to 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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