Vegetarian 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 sunny citrus lift, while cucumber keeps things cool and clean-tasting. The real secret is bruising the rosemary sprigs before they go into the pitcher — that small step releases the aromatic oils and gives the whole drink an almost spa-like fragrance that plain water could never compete with. After just an hour in the fridge, the water turns visibly golden and smells incredible. It's entirely plant-based with zero additives, so you know exactly what's going into your glass — no labels to decode, no hidden ingredients to worry about. Keep in mind the sweet spot is within eight hours; beyond that the citrus pith starts to turn things 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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