Vegan Orange Vanilla Infused Water
Bright citrus and warm vanilla make for an unexpectedly elegant combination, and this infused water delivers both in the most effortless way. The orange slices are gently pressed just enough to coax out a little juice, while the split vanilla bean slowly perfumes the water with a soft, floral sweetness that feels almost indulgent. After a few hours in the fridge, the water turns faintly golden and smells absolutely gorgeous — the kind of thing you'd expect to find at a spa, not your kitchen counter. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess; it's just fruit, a vanilla bean, and water doing their thing. Serve it straight from the pitcher over ice and let the orange rounds and vanilla bean keep infusing as you pour, because the flavor only gets better as the day goes on. It's a genuinely beautiful way to stay hydrated without reaching for anything processed or sweetened.
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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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