Vegetarian Fruit-Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this pretty. Bright rounds of lemon and orange mingle with cool cucumber slices and freshly bruised mint 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 essential oils, giving every sip a subtle, garden-fresh lift that plain water just can't compete with. After an hour in the fridge, the flavors gently bloom into something that feels genuinely refreshing rather than artificially flavored. It's the kind of drink that makes you actually want to hit your daily water intake. Naturally free of anything processed, it's built entirely from whole fruits, a vegetable, and a handful of herbs — nothing to second-guess. Serve it at a brunch spread, a backyard gathering, or just keep a pitcher in the fridge all week for yourself.
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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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