Beef Free Mint Citrus Infused Water
Bright, refreshing, and endlessly sippable, this infused water turns a simple pitcher into something that feels genuinely special. Fresh lemon and orange rounds steep alongside mint leaves, slowly releasing their natural oils and juice into the cold water until every glass tastes clean and lightly citrusy. The trick of gently pressing the mint — just enough to coax out the oils without tearing the leaves — makes a real difference, keeping the flavor bright rather than grassy or harsh. It's the kind of drink that makes you actually want to stay hydrated throughout the day. Since everything here is pure fruit, herbs, and water, there's absolutely nothing to second-guess about what's in your glass. Just remember to discard the fruit and mint after eight hours so the citrus pith doesn't turn things bitter — fresh batches are easy enough to throw together anyway.
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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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