Nightshade Free Cranberry Orange Infused Water
Staying well-hydrated gets a whole lot more appealing when your water looks this pretty and smells like a winter citrus grove. Fresh cranberries and bright orange slices do all the heavy lifting here, slowly releasing their natural color and fragrance into cold water for a drink that feels genuinely special. Gently pressing the cranberries before adding them to the pitcher is the small but smart trick that kicks off the infusion, giving you that gorgeous pale pink-red hue without any added sugar or artificial flavoring. Since this recipe is built entirely from whole fruit and water, it's a naturally clean choice for anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle — no hidden spices, no tomato-based additives, nothing to second-guess. After a few hours in the fridge, the result is subtly tart, lightly floral, and incredibly refreshing served over ice. It's the kind of drink that looks effortless on a table but quietly makes everyone at the gathering ask what you did differently.
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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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