Artificial Flavors Free Fruit-Infused Water
Real fruit, real herbs, real water — it genuinely doesn't get more straightforward than this. Store-bought flavored waters and drink mixes are notorious for sneaking in synthetic additives that have no business being in something that's supposed to feel refreshing and clean. Here, lemon, orange, cucumber, and fresh mint do all the heavy lifting, infusing the water with bright, natural flavor as they steep in the fridge. The trick of clapping the mint leaves before adding them is a small step that makes a noticeable difference, coaxing out those aromatic oils without any artificial shortcut needed. After an hour of chilling, you get a pitcher that looks gorgeous and tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a spa. It's endlessly customizable with whatever citrus or herbs you have on hand, and it keeps well in the fridge so you can sip on it all day long.
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6 servings
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
- ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly bruised
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Slice the lemon, orange, and cucumber into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Place the mint leaves in your palm and clap once to bruise them lightly, releasing their oils.
- 2
Add the citrus slices, cucumber rounds, and bruised mint to a large pitcher. Pour in the cold water and stir gently to combine.
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