Pork Free Mint Citrus Infused Water
Bright lemon rounds, sweet orange slices, and a handful of fresh mint come together in a pitcher of cold water that looks as good as it tastes. The trick is a gentle press of the mint leaves before adding the water — just enough to coax out the aromatic oils without turning things bitter or grassy. After an hour in the fridge, the water picks up a soft citrus blush and a clean, cooling fragrance that makes plain hydration feel genuinely refreshing. It's the kind of drink you set on a table and watch disappear. Every ingredient here is naturally free of any animal products, so there's nothing to second-guess — just fruit, herbs, water, and ice. One note worth keeping in mind: pull the fruit and mint after eight hours, since the citrus pith will start to add an unwelcome bitterness 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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