Carrageenan Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying away from carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer found in many flavored drinks, bottled waters, and store-bought infusions — doesn't mean settling for plain tap water. This pitcher is genuinely refreshing, built from bright citrus, cool cucumber, and fragrant mint that do all the flavoring work on their own. The trick of clapping the mint leaves before adding them is a small step that makes a noticeable difference, coaxing out the oils so every sip tastes a little more alive. After an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a soft blush color and a subtle, layered aroma that feels far more special than it is complicated. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep on the top shelf of your refrigerator all week, refilling as you go. No additives, no stabilizers, no label-reading required — just whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do.
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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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