Shellfish Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this pretty. Bright rounds of lemon, orange, and cucumber float alongside bruised fresh mint in a pitcher of cold water, turning something ordinary into a genuinely refreshing drink you'll actually want to reach for all day. The simple trick of clapping the mint leaves before adding them releases their natural oils, giving the water a subtle, aromatic lift that makes a real difference. After just an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a delicate citrus fragrance and a faint blush of color that feels almost fancy without any effort at all. It's naturally free from any animal-derived ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — just clean, whole ingredients you can see right through the pitcher. Serve it at a summer gathering, a weekday dinner, or keep a batch chilled for the whole week ahead.
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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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