Barley Free Orange Vanilla Infused Water
Bright citrus and warm vanilla might sound like a dessert combination, but together they transform a simple pitcher of water into something genuinely refreshing and a little luxurious. The orange slices are gently pressed just enough to coax out a hint of juice, while the split vanilla bean slowly perfumes the water with a soft, floral sweetness that builds the longer it sits. Grains and grain-derived additives have a sneaky way of showing up in flavored beverages, syrups, and drink mixes, but this recipe sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole fruit, a real vanilla bean, and cold filtered water. The result is a naturally clean drink that looks stunning in a pitcher and tastes far more intentional than plain water ever could. It's the kind of thing you set in the fridge before guests arrive and pull out to quiet applause. Serve it over ice or let it keep infusing throughout the day — the flavor only gets better with time.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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