MSG Free Vanilla Berry Infused Water
There is something quietly luxurious about a pitcher of fruit-infused water sitting in the fridge, ready to pour whenever you need a refreshing sip. Fresh strawberries and blueberries bring a natural sweetness and a gorgeous pale pink color, while a split vanilla bean adds a subtle, floral warmth that makes this feel far more special than plain water. Lightly pressing a few of the blueberries before adding them to the pitcher is a small but smart step that coaxes out more color and flavor without any extra effort. Everything here is whole, clean, and completely free of additives or flavor enhancers — just real fruit, water, and a beautiful vanilla bean doing all the work. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table without requiring any fuss, and the fruit and vanilla bean can stay in the pitcher for refills all day long. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a finishing touch that makes even a casual afternoon feel a little elevated.
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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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