Emulsifier Free Orange Vanilla Infused Water
Bright citrus and warm vanilla might sound like a dessert combination, but together they make one of the most refreshing drinks you can pour on a hot afternoon. Store-bought flavored waters and drink mixes are notorious for sneaking in lecithin, polysorbates, and other emulsifying agents to keep their flavors blended and shelf-stable — this pitcher skips all of that entirely. The magic here comes from just three real ingredients: fresh navel orange rounds, a split vanilla bean, and cold filtered water, left to mingle slowly in the fridge until the water turns faintly golden and beautifully fragrant. Gently pressing the orange slices against the pitcher releases just enough juice to get things going without making the water bitter or cloudy. The longer you let it sit — up to eight hours — the more that soft, floral vanilla note comes through alongside the citrus. It looks stunning served straight from the pitcher with the fruit and bean still floating inside, and it's the kind of thing that makes plain hydration feel genuinely special.
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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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