Emulsifier Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying away from emulsifiers does not mean giving up on something refreshing and beautiful to drink. This pitcher is built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients — citrus, cucumber, fresh mint, water, and ice — so there is nothing hidden, nothing synthetic, and no label-reading required. The lemon and orange bring a gentle brightness, the cucumber keeps things cool and clean, and the bruised mint adds just enough herbal lift to make every glass feel a little special. After an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a soft blush color and a fragrance that makes it genuinely hard to resist. It is the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table but takes almost no effort to pull together. Pour it over ice and it is instantly the most elegant thing at any meal, snack, or gathering.
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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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