Nitrate & Nitrite Free Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Bright citrus, cool cucumber, and a whisper of piney rosemary make this infused water feel like something you'd pay too much for at a spa — except you made it at home in about five minutes. The trick of bruising the rosemary sprigs before they go into the pitcher is a small step that makes a big difference, releasing those fragrant oils so every sip actually tastes like something. Everything here is whole, unprocessed, and exactly what it looks like, which means zero concern about hidden preservatives or cured-meat-style additives sneaking into your glass. Staying away from nitrates and nitrites is easy when your ingredient list is literally fruit, a vegetable, an herb, and water. After an hour in the fridge the water turns a soft golden hue and smells incredible — it's the kind of thing that makes you genuinely excited to hit your daily hydration goals. Just keep in mind the sweet spot is within eight hours; beyond that the citrus pith starts to turn the flavor bitter, so pour and enjoy while it's at its best.
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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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