Yeast Free Fruit-Infused Water
Staying away from yeast means scrutinizing labels on everything from drinks to flavored waters, where hidden fermented ingredients can sneak in. This pitcher of infused water keeps things beautifully simple — fresh lemon, orange, cucumber, and mint steeped in cold water, nothing more. The trick of clapping the mint leaves before adding them releases their natural oils, giving the water a bright, aromatic lift that tastes far more special than it looks. After just an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a soft blush color and a clean, citrusy fragrance that makes plain hydration feel like a genuine treat. It's the kind of thing you'd find at a spa, and it genuinely couldn't be easier to pull together at home. Every ingredient is whole and unprocessed, so you can sip with complete confidence.
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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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