Orange Infused Water

An easy 4-ingredient orange infused water recipe with fresh citrus and berries — a registered nurse's favorite simple way to stay hydrated through the warmer months.

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Course: Beverages, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: citrus infused water, Orange Infused Water, orange infused water benefits

Prep Time: 5

Infusion Time: 8

Servings: 8 ounce servings

Calories: 25kcal

Author: Angela Campos, RN

Equipment

40 ounce Glass pitcher with lid

Ingredients

1 medium orange peeled and sliced
4 fresh strawberries hulled and halved
¼ cup fresh blueberries
4 cups cold filtered water

Instructions

Wash the fruit thoroughly. Slice the orange with the peel on, hull and halve the strawberries, and rinse the blueberries.
Place the blueberries in the bottom of a large glass pitcher and gently press them with the back of a spoon to release some juice. Add the strawberries on top, then squeeze the orange slices lightly over the pitcher and drop the slices in.
Pour in the cold filtered water, give it a quick stir, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours — overnight is better. Strain the fruit out after 12 hours and drink within 4 days.

Notes

Storage: Strain the fruit out after 12 hours. The infused water keeps in the refrigerator for up to 4 days once the fruit is removed.

Substitutions: Swap the strawberries and blueberries for raspberries, blackberries, or sliced kiwi for variety. A few sprigs of fresh mint or basil pair nicely with citrus.

Make ahead: This recipe is built to be made ahead — assemble it the night before for grab-and-go water the next day.

From the registered nurse: This recipe is a hydration tool, not a detox or cleanse. The benefit is that flavored water makes it easier to actually drink enough — and adequate hydration supports kidney function, energy, focus, and digestion. If you have a chronic condition or take medications affecting fluid balance, talk to your healthcare provider about your daily fluid target.

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