
There is something quietly refreshing 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 do all the heavy lifting here, slowly releasing their color and fragrance into cold water over a few hours until you get a pale, rosy drink with a gentle citrus-cranberry perfume. The trick of lightly pressing the cranberries before adding them to the pitcher is a small step that makes a real difference, coaxing out their deep ruby juice right from the start. It is naturally free of grains, starches, and anything processed — just whole fruit and water, which makes it an effortless fit for anyone avoiding grain-based ingredients without having to scrutinize a single label. Serve it straight from the pitcher over ice and let the fruit continue to infuse as you work your way through the batch. It is the kind of drink that looks elegant on a table but takes almost no effort to put together.
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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.
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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