Alpha Gal Friendly Mint Citrus Infused Water
Staying well-hydrated gets a whole lot more exciting when your water tastes like a spa day. This pitcher drink layers bright lemon, sweet orange, and cool fresh mint into something that feels genuinely refreshing rather than just plain water with fruit floating in it. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, which means no hidden animal-derived additives to stress over — just clean, simple produce and water. The trick of gently pressing the mint leaves before adding the water is a small step that makes a noticeable difference, coaxing out those aromatic oils without turning the leaves bitter. After an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a soft citrus blush and a light, herbal fragrance that makes it hard to stop refilling your glass. It's worth noting the eight-hour window before the citrus pith starts to turn things bitter, so make a fresh batch each day and enjoy it at its best.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold water
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- ½ medium orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Add the lemon rounds, orange rounds, and mint leaves to a large pitcher. Gently press the mint leaves once or twice with a spoon to release their oils without tearing them.
- 2
Pour the cold water over the fruit and mint, then add the ice cubes.
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