Xanthan Gum Free Mint Citrus Infused Water
Bright lemon, sweet orange, and cool mint come together in a pitcher of infused water that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that makes plain hydration feel like a treat. The citrus slices slowly release their natural oils and color into the water, while a gentle press of the mint leaves unlocks just enough herbal fragrance to make every glass feel intentional. This is one of those recipes where the concern about additives or thickeners simply doesn't exist, because everything here is exactly what it looks like: real fruit, fresh herbs, water, and ice. No labels to decode, no hidden ingredients to worry about — just clean, naturally flavored hydration. Letting it chill for at least an hour is the key step, giving the flavors time to meld without any help from stabilizers or artificial enhancers. One important tip from the recipe: pull out the fruit and mint after eight hours, since the citrus pith will start to turn things bitter if left too long. Make a fresh pitcher every day and it becomes the easiest wellness habit you'll actually stick to.
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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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