Nightshade Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water tastes like a spa day. Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and fresh mint come together in a pitcher that looks as good as it tastes — no sugary drinks or artificial flavors needed. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, plain water can start to feel like the only truly safe sip, but this recipe proves that refreshing and flavorful are still very much on the table. Every single ingredient here — lemon, orange, cucumber, mint — is completely free of tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and their relatives, so you can drink without a second thought. The trick of bruising the mint leaves before adding them is a small step that makes a noticeable difference, coaxing out those aromatic oils for a more fragrant, complex result. After just an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a soft blush color and a gentle, layered flavor that makes it genuinely hard to stop refilling your glass.
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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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