Chicken 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. Thin rounds of navel orange release just enough juice to tint the water a faint golden hue, while a split vanilla bean slowly perfumes the whole batch with a soft, floral sweetness. The longer it sits in the fridge, the more fragrant and complex it becomes — up to eight hours if you can wait that long. This is the kind of drink that makes plain hydration feel like a treat, whether you're serving it at a dinner party or just keeping a pitcher cold for yourself throughout the week. No sweeteners, no additives, and absolutely nothing to second-guess — just fruit, a single vanilla bean, and clean filtered water doing all the work.
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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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