BHA & BHT Free Vanilla Berry Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never felt this luxurious. Fresh strawberries, blueberries, and a split vanilla bean steep together in cold filtered water to create a drink that looks stunning in the pitcher and tastes like something you'd order at a spa. Lightly pressing the blueberries before adding them is a clever little trick that coaxes out their deep color and berry flavor, giving the water that gorgeous pale pink tint. For anyone navigating preservative-free living, store-bought flavored waters and drinks are often a minefield of additives you'd rather avoid. This recipe sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole fruit, a real vanilla bean, and clean filtered water — no labels to scrutinize, no hidden extras. The longer you let it infuse in the fridge, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes, so it actually rewards a little patience. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it's genuinely impressive enough for guests while being effortless enough for an everyday staple.
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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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