BHA & BHT Free Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and the piney warmth of fresh rosemary come together in a pitcher of infused water that feels genuinely refreshing rather than just trendy. Many flavored waters and bottled beverages rely on synthetic preservatives to extend shelf life, so making your own at home is one of the simplest ways to sidestep those additives entirely. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — just fruit, a vegetable, an herb, and filtered water. The trick of bruising the rosemary sprigs before adding them is a small step that makes a big difference, releasing the oils and giving the water a fragrant, almost spa-like quality. After an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a soft golden tint and a layered flavor that's citrusy, herbal, and subtly cool from the cucumber. It's an easy thing to prep in the morning and sip throughout the day, and it looks beautiful on a table if you're entertaining.
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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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