Carrageenan Free Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and a whisper of piney rosemary make this infused water feel like something you'd order at a spa — except you made it at home in about five minutes. Carrageenan, a common additive found in flavored drinks, bottled waters, and store-bought infusions, can be surprisingly hard to avoid when you're just trying to hydrate well. This recipe sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole fruit, fresh herbs, filtered water, and ice. The trick to getting the most out of it is bruising the rosemary sprigs between your palms before they go into the pitcher — that small step releases the oils and makes the whole thing smell incredible. After an hour in the fridge, the water turns a soft golden hue and tastes genuinely refreshing without any sweeteners or additives. Just keep in mind that the flavor peaks within eight hours, so it's best made fresh and enjoyed the same day.
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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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