Nightshade Free Mint Citrus Infused Water
Bright, refreshing, and endlessly sippable, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes staying hydrated feel like a genuine treat. Lemon, orange, and fresh mint come together in a cold pitcher to create something that tastes far more special than its simple ingredient list suggests. Avoiding nightshades doesn't mean giving up flavor, and this recipe is a perfect reminder that clean, vibrant ingredients can deliver serious satisfaction on their own. The trick of gently pressing the mint leaves before adding the water coaxes out their essential oils without turning the drink bitter or grassy. Letting everything steep in the fridge for at least an hour gives the citrus time to perfume the water with a soft, sunny fragrance. Just remember to discard the fruit and mint after eight hours — that's when the pith starts to introduce an unwelcome bitterness. Make a pitcher in the morning and you'll have something beautiful to pour over ice all day 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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