Cashew Free Mint Citrus Infused Water
Bright lemon rounds, sweet orange slices, and a handful of fresh mint leaves turn a plain pitcher of water into something genuinely refreshing. The trick of gently pressing the mint with a spoon — just enough to coax out the oils without tearing the leaves — makes a real difference, giving the finished drink a clean, aromatic lift rather than a muddy herb flavor. After an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a faint citrus blush and a fragrance that makes it feel far more special than it has any right to be. It's the kind of drink you set out at a summer gathering and watch disappear before you've even sat down. Since every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — no hidden additives, no shared-facility concerns, just fruit, herbs, and water. One thing worth keeping in mind: pull the citrus and mint after eight hours, since the pith will start to turn things bitter if left too long.
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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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