Turmeric 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 everything cool and light. The real trick here is bruising the rosemary sprigs before they go into the pitcher — that small step releases the aromatic oils and gives the whole drink a subtle, almost spa-like depth. After just an hour in the fridge, the water takes on a gorgeous golden-pink tint and smells incredible. Many store-bought detox drinks and wellness blends sneak in golden spices or anti-inflammatory powders that can be a real problem if you're avoiding certain ingredients — this one is completely transparent, built from whole fruits and fresh herbs you can see and identify. Just remember to pour and enjoy within eight hours, since the citrus will start to turn bitter after that.
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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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