Almond Free Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and a whisper of piney rosemary make this infused water feel genuinely refreshing rather than like a sad spa afterthought. The trick is bruising the rosemary sprigs between your palms before they go into the pitcher — that small step releases the essential oils and makes the whole drink smell incredible from the moment you open the fridge. After at least an hour of chilling, the water turns a soft golden hue and carries a clean, herby citrus flavor that makes plain hydration feel like a treat. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or shared-facility concerns that can come with flavored packaged drinks. Just keep in mind the recipe's own advice: pull out the fruit and herbs within eight hours, or the flavor tips from bright and fresh into bitter. This is the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass pitcher on a countertop and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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