Fructose Free Mint Citrus Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water looks and tastes this good. Thin rounds of lemon and orange steep alongside fresh mint leaves, lending a gentle citrusy brightness and a cool, herbal lift that makes plain water feel genuinely special. For anyone managing fructose intake, this is a smart way to get a hint of fruit flavor without consuming the actual flesh or juice — the brief infusion keeps things light and refreshing rather than sweet or concentrated. A quick press of the mint leaves before pouring releases their natural oils, which is the small step that makes a noticeable difference in the final flavor. After an hour in the fridge, the water turns faintly fragrant and just barely tinted, which is honestly more inviting than any store-bought flavored water on the shelf. Just remember to pull the fruit and mint after eight hours so the 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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