Cinnamon Free Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Bright, herby, and genuinely refreshing, this infused water is the kind of thing that makes you actually want to drink more throughout the day. Thin rounds of navel orange and lemon bring a clean citrus lift, while cucumber keeps things cool and light — and a few bruised rosemary sprigs tie it all together with an unexpected savory depth that works beautifully. The trick of pressing the rosemary between your palms before adding it to the pitcher is a small step that makes a noticeable difference, releasing those fragrant oils so the flavor really blooms into the water. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, this is a genuinely satisfying option — no hidden blends, no spice mixes, just whole fruits, a vegetable, a fresh herb, and filtered water. It takes almost no effort to put together, and after an hour in the fridge it looks as good as anything you'd pay for at a wellness café. Just keep in mind the eight-hour window — pulling the fruit and herbs before the flavor turns bitter means every glass stays clean and pleasant rather than sharp or astringent.
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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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