Nutmeg 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 and beautiful. The citrus slowly perfumes the water as it chills, giving you a drink that feels fancy without any effort at all. Gently pressing the mint before adding the water is the small trick that unlocks its oils and makes every glass smell incredible. After an hour in the fridge, the water picks up a soft golden tint and a clean, herbal fragrance that makes it hard to stop refilling your glass. It's the kind of thing you'll want on the table at every summer gathering, or just sitting in your fridge on a regular Tuesday. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of warming spices, so there's no label-reading required — just fresh produce and cold water doing all the work.
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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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