Spice Free Mint Citrus Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water tastes this bright and refreshing. Sliced lemon and orange bring a gentle citrus sweetness, while fresh mint adds a cool, clean finish that makes every sip feel intentional. There's no heat, no spice, and absolutely nothing that could irritate a sensitive palate — just fruit, herbs, and water doing their thing beautifully. The trick of lightly pressing the mint leaves before adding the water coaxes out their natural oils without making things bitter, so the flavor stays delicate and balanced. After an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a soft golden hue and a fragrance that makes it genuinely hard to walk past the pitcher without pouring a glass. It's the kind of drink that works equally well at a dinner party, a lazy weekend brunch, or just a Tuesday when you're trying to drink more water and need a little motivation.
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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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