Barley Free Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and a whisper of piney rosemary make this infused water feel like something you'd pay too much for at a spa — except you made it at home in about five minutes. Every single ingredient here is a whole, fresh food, so there's zero guesswork about hidden grains or additives sneaking into your glass. The trick to getting the most out of it is bruising the rosemary sprigs between your palms before they go into the pitcher, which releases the aromatic oils and gives the water a subtle herbal depth that plain fruit water just can't match. After at least an hour in the fridge, the liquid turns a soft golden hue and smells absolutely incredible. It's a genuinely refreshing way to stay hydrated without reaching for anything processed or packaged, and it looks beautiful on a table if you're entertaining. Just keep in mind the eight-hour window — past that, the citrus pith starts to turn things bitter, so drink up 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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