Mustard Free Vanilla Berry Infused Water
There is something quietly luxurious about a pitcher of fruit-infused water sitting in the fridge, ready to pour at any moment. Fresh strawberries and blueberries bring a gentle sweetness and a gorgeous pale pink color, while a split vanilla bean adds a soft, fragrant 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 move — it coaxes out more color and flavor without any extra effort. The longer it steeps, the more pronounced that delicate vanilla-berry aroma becomes, so making it the night before is absolutely worth it. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so there is zero guesswork about hidden additives or condiment-based flavoring agents sneaking in. It is the kind of drink that makes hydration feel like a treat.
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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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