Walnut Free Orange Vanilla Infused Water
Bright citrus and warm vanilla make for one of the most unexpectedly elegant drinks you can put together with almost no effort. The orange slices release just enough juice to tint the water a soft golden hue, while the split vanilla bean slowly perfumes the whole pitcher with a subtle, almost floral sweetness. It's the kind of thing that looks impressive on a table but asks almost nothing of you in the kitchen. For anyone navigating nut-free eating, this is a genuinely worry-free option — just three clean ingredients with zero hidden additives or shared-facility concerns to stress over. The longer it sits in the fridge, the more the flavors deepen, so making it ahead is actually encouraged. Serve it straight from the pitcher over ice and let the orange rounds and vanilla bean keep doing their thing right up until the last glass.
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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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