Paraben Free Vanilla Berry Infused Water
This infused water is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a spa menu but takes almost no effort to pull together at home. Fresh strawberries and blueberries slowly release their color and natural sweetness into cold filtered water, while a split vanilla bean adds a delicate, floral warmth that makes every sip feel a little luxurious. Lightly pressing a few of the blueberries before adding them to the pitcher is a small trick that makes a big difference, coaxing out that gorgeous pale pink hue and deeper berry flavor. For anyone navigating parabens in packaged beverages and flavored drinks, this recipe is a genuinely clean alternative — every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, with nothing processed or artificially preserved. After a few hours in the fridge, the water transforms into something that tastes intentional and refreshing rather than plain. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it becomes the kind of thing guests will ask about before they even sit down.
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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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