Paleo Orange Vanilla Infused Water
Staying hydrated doesn't have to mean plain water, and this infused pitcher proves it beautifully. Thin rounds of navel orange and a split vanilla bean steep together in cold filtered water, slowly releasing a faintly golden, lightly floral drink that feels almost indulgent without a single gram of sugar or sweetener. The technique is simple — a gentle press of the orange slices against the pitcher releases just enough juice to get things going, then the fridge does the rest over an hour or up to eight hours. Both ingredients are completely whole and unprocessed, which is exactly what makes this such a natural fit for anyone eating close to the source. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table, especially poured over ice straight from the pitcher with the orange rounds and vanilla bean still floating inside. Keep it in the fridge and the flavor just keeps deepening as the day goes on.
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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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