Caffeine 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 good money for at a spa — except it's sitting right in your fridge. It's a genuinely refreshing way to stay hydrated without reaching for coffee, soda, or anything with a stimulant kick. The trick to getting the most flavor is bruising the rosemary sprigs between your palms before they go into the pitcher, which releases the fragrant oils and makes the whole drink smell incredible. After just an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a gorgeous golden-pink tint and a clean, layered flavor that's citrusy, herbal, and subtly cooling all at once. It's worth noting that the recipe calls for discarding the fruit and herbs after eight hours — beyond that, the flavor tips bitter, so plan to enjoy it fresh. This is the kind of drink that makes plain water feel like an event, and it couldn't be simpler to put together.
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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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