Whole 30 Mint Citrus Infused Water
Staying well-hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water actually tastes like something worth sipping. Fresh lemon, orange, and mint transform a plain pitcher into something bright, cooling, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that makes you want to reach for your glass all day long. It fits seamlessly into a Whole30 reset because every single ingredient is exactly what it appears to be: real fruit, real herbs, real water, nothing hidden. The trick of gently pressing the mint leaves before adding the water is a small step that makes a noticeable difference, coaxing out those fragrant oils without turning the leaves bitter. After an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a soft citrus blush and a clean, herbal scent that feels almost spa-like. Just keep in mind the eight-hour window — pulling out the fruit and mint before the pith has a chance to turn things bitter keeps every glass tasting as good as the first.
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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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