Vegan Vanilla Berry Infused Water
There is something quietly luxurious about a pitcher of water that smells faintly of vanilla and looks like a sunset. Fresh strawberries and blueberries bring natural sweetness and a gorgeous pale pink color, while a split vanilla bean adds a 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 trick that makes a real difference, coaxing out more color and flavor without any extra effort. Everything here is whole, plant-based, and completely free of additives — just fruit, water, and a real vanilla bean doing their thing. After a few hours in the fridge, the result is fragrant, subtly fruity, and endlessly refreshing. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and it looks stunning on a table, whether you're hosting brunch or just trying to drink more water on a Tuesday. The pitcher keeps giving all day long, since the fruit and vanilla bean stay right in there for easy refills.
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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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