Paraben Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying away from synthetic preservatives means reading labels on everything — including flavored waters and drinks that seem innocent but often sneak in additives you'd rather avoid. This pitcher of infused water keeps things beautifully simple: fresh lemon, orange, cucumber, and mint steeped in cold water until lightly fragrant and faintly tinted with color. The technique of bruising the mint by clapping it between your palms is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out the natural oils without any processing involved. After an hour in the fridge, you get a drink that tastes bright, clean, and genuinely refreshing — nothing artificial required. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep on the counter all week, refilling as you go.
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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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