Citric Acid Free Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
This infused water is as refreshing to look at as it is to drink, with vibrant rounds of orange, lemon, and cucumber floating alongside fragrant rosemary in a crystal-clear pitcher. The trick to getting the most out of the herbs is a simple bruising step — just press each rosemary sprig between your palms until you catch that piney, aromatic scent, and the flavor blooms beautifully into the water. After an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a gentle citrus blush and a clean, herby depth that makes plain hydration feel genuinely special. Many flavored waters and detox drinks on store shelves rely on citric acid as a preservative or flavor booster, but here the brightness comes entirely from real fruit slices — nothing added, nothing hidden. The cucumber keeps things cool and light, balancing the bolder citrus notes without overwhelming the rosemary. Just keep in mind that the sweet spot is within eight hours; after that, the fruit starts to turn and the flavor goes bitter, 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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