Honey Free Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and a whisper of piney rosemary make this infused water feel genuinely refreshing rather than like something you're forcing yourself to drink. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all week, ready to pour over a tall glass of ice whenever you need a reset. Sweetened waters and detox blends at the store often sneak in honey or agave to take the edge off the tartness, but this recipe skips all of that entirely — the orange and lemon bring their own natural brightness, and the rosemary adds an herbal depth that makes the whole thing feel complete. The trick of bruising the rosemary sprigs before adding them is a small step that makes a noticeable difference, releasing the fragrant oils so they infuse the water properly. After just an hour in the fridge, the water turns beautifully tinted and aromatic, ready to serve. Just keep in mind the sweet spot is within eight hours — after that the flavors turn 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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