Xanthan Gum Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never looked this good. Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and fragrant mint turn a plain pitcher of water into something genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink you'd expect to find at a spa, not just your kitchen counter. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's zero need to scan labels or second-guess what's lurking in a flavored beverage mix. That one little trick of clapping the mint between your palms before adding it to the pitcher makes a real difference, coaxing out the oils so the flavor blooms beautifully into the water. After an hour in the fridge, the liquid takes on a soft blush color and a subtle, layered aroma that's hard to resist. It's endlessly customizable too — swap in whatever citrus you have on hand and let the fridge do all the work.
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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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