Celery Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this pretty. Bright citrus rounds, cool cucumber slices, and a handful of bruised fresh mint transform plain water into something you'll actually look forward to drinking throughout the day. The trick of clapping the mint leaves before adding them is a small step that makes a big difference, releasing those fragrant oils so every sip tastes clean and refreshing. After just an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a soft blush color and a gently sweet, herbal aroma that feels far more special than it is complicated. There's nothing hidden here — just whole fruit, a vegetable, and a herb working together beautifully. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a brunch table or beside a summer lunch spread, and it couldn't be simpler to pull off with ingredients you likely already have on hand.
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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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