Low Sugar Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when your water tastes this bright and refreshing. Thin rounds of navel orange and lemon bring a natural citrus sweetness, while cucumber keeps things cool and clean on the palate — no syrups, sweeteners, or anything artificial needed. The real secret is bruising the rosemary sprigs before they go into the pitcher, which releases their aromatic oils and gives the whole drink an herbal depth that feels almost fancy. After just an hour in the fridge, the water turns beautifully tinted and fragrant, ready to pour over ice whenever thirst strikes. It's the kind of drink that makes you actually want to reach for a glass instead of something from a can. Just keep in mind the sweet spot is within eight hours — after that, the citrus pith starts to turn bitter, so make a fresh batch and enjoy it while it's at its best.
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4 servings
- 2 quarts cold filtered water
- 1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Wash the orange, lemon, cucumber, and rosemary sprigs thoroughly under cold running water.
- 2
Slice the orange and lemon into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick, and slice the cucumber into thin rounds of the same thickness.
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