Nutmeg Free Whole30 Apple Cinnamon Sparkling Water
Crisp apple slices and real cinnamon sticks do all the heavy lifting here, turning plain sparkling water into something that feels genuinely special. The fizz carries those warm, fruity notes beautifully, making this a refreshing drink that punches way above its simple ingredient list. For anyone avoiding warm spices like nutmeg, this recipe is a natural fit — the flavor comes entirely from cinnamon and fresh apple, so there's nothing hidden or unexpected to worry about. A short rest in the refrigerator is all it takes for the water to pick up that lightly fragrant, faintly sweet character. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive in a pitcher on the table but takes almost no effort to pull together. Pour it over ice and it's instantly the most interesting glass of water in the room.
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4 servings
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cups plain sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Add the apple slices and cinnamon sticks to a large pitcher.
- 2
Pour the chilled sparkling water over the apple and cinnamon, then add the ice cubes. Stir gently once to combine.
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