Emulsifier Free Vanilla Berry Infused Water
Staying hydrated has never felt more luxurious than with this fruit and vanilla infused water. Fresh strawberries and blueberries bring a gentle 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. Lightly pressing the blueberries before adding them to the pitcher is a smart trick that coaxes out more color and flavor without any extra effort. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole fruit, a vanilla bean, and filtered water, there are absolutely no additives or emulsifying agents to worry about — just clean, real ingredients doing all the work. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table but takes almost no active time to prepare, since the fridge does the heavy lifting over a few hours. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a refreshing, elegant touch that works just as well for a quiet afternoon at home as it does for entertaining guests.
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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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