Macadamia Free Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and a whisper of herbal rosemary make this infused water feel like something you'd pay too much for at a spa — except you're making it at home with a handful of fresh ingredients and a pitcher. The trick is bruising the rosemary sprigs between your palms before they go in, which releases the oils and gives the water that distinctly fragrant, almost piney depth that makes it taste intentional rather than just pretty. After an hour in the fridge, the water turns a soft golden hue from the orange and lemon rounds, and the cucumber keeps everything clean and refreshing. Every single ingredient here is whole, plant-based, and completely straightforward — no packaged mixes, no flavored syrups, and absolutely nothing to second-guess on a label. It's the kind of drink that makes you actually want to hit your daily water goals, which is no small feat. Just keep in mind the sweet spot is within eight hours; beyond that, the citrus pith starts to turn things bitter, so pour generously and enjoy it fresh.
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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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