Description

This Orange Mint Infused Water offers a burst of sunshine and a cooling finish that awakens your palate without any added sugars or artificial flavors. It's perfect for hot afternoons or post-workout recovery, providing clean hydration and a budget-friendly luxury.

Ingredients

Scale

2 Large Fresh Oranges
1 Large Bunch Fresh Mint Leaves
2 quarts Filtered Water
2 cups Ice Cubes (optional)

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Instructions

Wash the oranges thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds
Rinse the mint leaves and gently bruise them to release the oils
Place the orange slices and bruised mint leaves in a large pitcher
Fill the pitcher with cold, filtered water and add ice if serving immediately
Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours
Serve chilled, garnished with a sprig of mint and an orange slice

Notes

Remove the fruit and herbs after 24 hours to avoid bitterness.

For stronger flavor, let it steep longer, ideally overnight.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Beverage
Method: Infusing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 5 kcal
Sugar: 0.5g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg