Fish Free Orange Vanilla Infused Water
Bright citrus and warm vanilla might sound like a dessert pairing, but together they transform a simple pitcher of water into something genuinely refreshing and a little luxurious. The orange slices are pressed just enough to coax out a whisper of juice, while the split vanilla bean slowly perfumes the water with a soft, floral sweetness that builds the longer it steeps. After an hour in the fridge the water turns faintly golden and smells absolutely incredible — give it the full eight hours and the flavor deepens into something you'll want to keep on rotation all week. This is the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table without any effort at all, making it perfect for brunches, dinner parties, or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. There are no hidden additives, no flavored syrups, and nothing to second-guess — just fruit, a single vanilla bean, and cold 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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