Low Sugar Orange Vanilla Infused Water
Bright citrus and warm vanilla make for an unexpectedly elegant combination, and this infused water delivers both in a way that feels genuinely refreshing rather than like a spa gimmick. The orange slices are pressed just enough to coax out a little juice, letting the flavor develop slowly and naturally over time in the fridge. That split vanilla bean does serious work here — it perfumes the whole pitcher with a soft, almost floral warmth that makes plain water feel like something special. For anyone cutting back on sweetened drinks, this is the kind of swap that actually sticks, because it satisfies the craving for something interesting without a drop of added sugar. The longer it sits, the more the water takes on that faint golden hue and layered fragrance, so it rewards patience. Serve it straight from the pitcher over ice and let the orange rounds and vanilla bean keep doing their thing right up until the last glass.
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4 servings
- 1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 8 cups cold filtered water
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the orange slices in a large pitcher in a single overlapping layer.
- 2
Use the back of a spoon to gently press the orange slices against the side of the pitcher once or twice, just enough to release a little juice without squeezing them fully.
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