Cashew Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this pretty or tasted this refreshing. Bright citrus rounds, cool cucumber slices, and a handful of bruised mint leaves turn a plain pitcher of water into something genuinely craveable. The trick of clapping the mint between your palms before adding it is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out those aromatic oils so every sip feels a little more alive. Everything steeps together in the fridge, so the flavors have time to meld into something subtly sweet, clean, and cooling. It's the kind of drink that looks effortlessly elegant on a table but takes almost no effort to pull together. For anyone navigating nut allergies, plain packaged beverages and flavored waters can be surprisingly risky territory, but this one is built entirely from whole fruit, cucumber, and fresh herbs — nothing hidden, nothing processed. Make a big pitcher at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for 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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