Sesame Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this pretty. Bright citrus rounds, cool cucumber slices, and a handful of bruised fresh mint come together in a pitcher that practically glows on a hot day. The simple trick of clapping the mint between your palms before adding it to the water unlocks its oils and gives every glass a subtle, garden-fresh aroma that plain water just can't compete with. After a short rest in the fridge, the lemon and orange gently perfume the water with a faint sweetness that feels refreshing without being sugary. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from sesame in any form — no seeds, no oils, no hidden additives to second-guess — so you can pour a glass and just enjoy it. It's an effortless way to make drinking more water feel like a small, daily luxury.
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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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