Low Sodium Vanilla Berry Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never felt more luxurious than with this fruit-forward infused water that tastes like a warm-weather treat. Fresh strawberries and blueberries bring natural sweetness and a gorgeous pale pink color, while a split vanilla bean adds a subtle, fragrant depth that makes every sip feel a little special. The trick of lightly pressing the blueberries before adding them to the pitcher is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out more color and flavor without any extra effort. Everything steeps together in the fridge, so the longer you wait, the more rewarding the result — though even a couple of hours delivers something genuinely refreshing. Because the flavor comes entirely from whole fruit and a single vanilla bean, there's nothing hidden in here, no additives, no sodium, just clean and naturally delicious hydration. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes, whether you're hosting guests or just treating yourself on a quiet afternoon.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or thirds. Lightly press a few of the blueberries with the back of a spoon to break the skin — this helps release their color and flavor into the water.
- 2
Place the split vanilla bean, strawberries, and blueberries into a large pitcher. Pour the cold filtered water over the fruit.
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