Citrus Medley Infused Water

Name: Citrus Medley Infused Water
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 item orange (pulp; seeds removed); 1 item lime (pulp; seeds removed); 1 item lemon (pulp; seeds removed); 80 g honey; 120 ml fresh orange juice; 60 ml fresh lime juice; 60 ml fresh lemon juice; 3 L ice-cold water; 1 item orange (thinly sliced); 1 item lime (thinly sliced); 1 item lemon (thinly sliced)

Bright, layered, and ultra-refreshing. Orange brings softness, lime adds edge, and lemon sharpens the profile — clean citrus hydration without drifting into juice.

pitcher of citrus medley infused water with orange lime and lemon slices

Prep Time : 10 min

Rest Time : 1- 4 hr

Servings : 16

Prep Time :

10 min

Rest Time :

1- 4 hr

Servings :

Ingredients

Infusion Base

• Pulp of 1 orange, seeds removed

• Pulp of 1 lime, seeds removed

• Pulp of 1 lemon, seeds removed

• 80 g honey — this one on Amazon

• 120 ml fresh orange juice

• 60 ml fresh lime juice

• 60 ml fresh lemon juice

Final Build

• 3 L ice-cold water

• 1 orange, thinly sliced

• 1 lime, thinly sliced

• 1 lemon, thinly sliced

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Directions

Prepare the Citrus Base
Add the orange, lime, and lemon pulp to a large pitcher and lightly muddle them together just until juices are released and aromas bloom, keeping the motion gentle so the pulp cracks but does not turn into purée; add the honey and stir until fully dissolved, then pour in the fresh orange, lime, and lemon juices and mix gently to combine.
Dilute and Build
Pour in the ice-cold water to reach a total volume of about 3.2 liters, add the sliced orange, lime, and lemon, and stir softly to distribute without breaking down the fruit.
Infusion
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for a clean, balanced citrus profile; for a brighter and more expressive citrus character, infuse up to 4 hours, but stop there — extended time pulls bitterness from the citrus solids.
Serve
Serve well chilled, straight from the pitcher or over ice if preferred.

*Notes :

Orange is the soft base; lime and lemon are accents — if lime dominates, you missed the balance.
Honey is essential here to round acidity without turning this into lemonade.
Gentle muddling only — crushed pulp muddies flavor and texture.
This should taste like water with citrus clarity, not diluted juice.
Best consumed within 24 hours for maximum freshness.

Nutrition Facts

( per ~200 ml serving )

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~9 g

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~9 g

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