Xanthan Gum 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 natural sweetness and a gorgeous pale pink color, while a split vanilla bean adds a soft, fragrant depth that makes every sip feel a little special. Lightly pressing the blueberries before adding them to the pitcher is a small trick that makes a big difference, coaxing out their color and flavor without any extra effort. The longer it sits in the fridge, the more beautifully the flavors develop — up to eight hours gives you something that tastes almost like a mocktail. Since every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food, there are absolutely no thickeners, stabilizers, or additives to worry about — just clean, naturally flavored water. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a drink that looks as good as it tastes, whether you're hosting guests or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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