Carrageenan Free Mint Citrus Infused Water
Bright lemon, sweet orange, and cool mint turn a plain pitcher of water into something genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that makes you actually want to stay hydrated. Many flavored waters and sparkling beverages on store shelves rely on additives and stabilizers that can be hard to track down on a label, so making your own is a satisfying way to sidestep all of that. Every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like: fresh citrus, real mint, cold water, and ice. The trick of gently pressing the mint leaves before adding the water coaxes out their natural oils without turning the flavor harsh or grassy. After an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a delicate citrus blush and a clean, herbal fragrance that feels almost spa-like. Just remember to pull the fruit and mint after eight hours — leaving the citrus in too long lets the pith turn things bitter, so fresh is always best with this one.
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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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