Barley Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this pretty. Bright citrus rounds, cool cucumber slices, and a handful of bruised fresh mint turn a simple pitcher of water into something genuinely refreshing and a little fancy. The mint gets a quick clap between your palms before it goes in, which releases its natural oils and makes every sip noticeably more aromatic. After a short rest in the fridge, the water picks up a soft, faintly sweet flavor from the lemon and orange without any added sugar or artificial anything. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess — just clean, whole produce doing exactly what it should. It's the kind of drink that looks effortless on a brunch table or a hot afternoon, and it genuinely is.
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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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