Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 go into the pitcher is the small but clever move that coaxes out their deep ruby color and tart juice, giving the water that gorgeous blush tint. The orange rounds layer in a soft citrus sweetness that balances the cranberry's bite, so every sip tastes clean and lightly fruity without being sugary. It's naturally free of anything animal-derived, which means it fits effortlessly into a lifestyle that avoids red meat and the hidden additives that sometimes sneak into flavored drinks. A longer steep — closer to that eight-hour mark — rewards you with a more vivid color and a bolder flavor, making it worth prepping the night before. Pour it over ice straight from the pitcher and let the fruit stay right where it is, because it keeps on infusing as you drink your way through the day.
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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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