Vegan Rosemary Citrus Detox Water
Bright, herby, and genuinely refreshing, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes you actually want to hit your daily hydration goals. Thin rounds of navel orange and lemon bring a sunny citrus lift, while cucumber keeps things cool and clean on the palate. The real secret is bruising the rosemary sprigs before they go into the pitcher — that one small step releases the aromatic oils and gives the whole batch a subtle, almost floral depth that plain fruit water just can't match. Everything here is whole, plant-based, and completely unprocessed, so there's nothing to decode on a label and no hidden animal-derived additives to worry about. After at least an hour in the fridge, the water turns beautifully tinted and fragrant — elegant enough to set out for guests but easy enough to throw together on any weekday. Just keep in mind the sweet spot is within eight hours; beyond that, the citrus pith starts to turn bitter, so make a fresh batch and enjoy it 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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