Citrus Free Vanilla Berry Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when you swap plain water for something this fragrant and pretty. Fresh strawberries and blueberries slowly steep alongside a split vanilla bean, turning a simple pitcher of cold filtered water into something that looks and smells genuinely special. Lightly pressing a few of the blueberries before adding them is a small trick that pulls out their deep color and makes the finished drink that gorgeous pale pink. So many flavored waters and store-bought drinks sneak in citrus juice or citrus-derived flavoring, but this one keeps things beautifully simple — berries, vanilla, water, done. The longer it sits in the fridge, the more the vanilla fragrance comes through, so making it the night before is absolutely worth it. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something from a spa menu, but it couldn't be easier to pull together at home.
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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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