Alpha Gal Friendly Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and a whisper of piney rosemary make this infused water feel like a serious upgrade from anything you'd grab off a store shelf. It's refreshing in the most effortless way — the kind of drink that looks beautiful in a pitcher and tastes even better than it looks. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, beverages can sometimes be a hidden minefield, but every single ingredient here is plant-based and completely straightforward, so you can sip without a second thought. The trick of bruising the rosemary sprigs before adding them is a small step that makes a big difference, releasing those fragrant oils so the herb really infuses into the water. After just an hour in the fridge, the water turns a soft golden hue and smells incredible. Just keep in mind the sweet spot is within eight hours — after that, the citrus pith starts to turn things bitter, so pour generously and enjoy it fresh.
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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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