Fructose Free Orange Cinnamon Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a whole lot more appealing when your water looks this pretty and smells like a warm spice market. A few thin rounds of navel orange and a single cinnamon stick are all it takes to transform plain filtered water into something genuinely refreshing and a little special. Because you're infusing rather than juicing, the fructose load stays minimal — you get the bright citrus aroma and a whisper of sweetness without the concentrated fruit sugars that can cause problems. The cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that makes this feel far more sophisticated than plain water, and that pale amber-gold color is honestly beautiful in a glass pitcher. One tip worth following: pull the cinnamon stick out after about four hours if you want a gentler spice note, since it gets bolder the longer it steeps. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 24 hours, so you can make a big batch and sip on it all day long.
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4 servings
- 1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 8 cups cold filtered water
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the orange slices and cinnamon stick to a large pitcher.
- 2
Pour the cold water over the orange and cinnamon, then stir gently to submerge the fruit.
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