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Orange Mint Infused Water

Bright, cooling, and quietly aromatic. Fresh orange and mint lift ice-cold water with citrus sweetness and herbal freshness — clean hydration with a refined edge.

pitcher of orange mint infused water with sliced oranges and fresh mint

Prep Time : 10 min

Rest Time : 1– 4 hr

Servings : 16

Prep Time :

10 min

Rest Time :

1– 4 hr

Servings :

16

Ingredients

Infusion Base

• Pulp of 1 orange, seeds removed


• 40–45 fresh mint leaves


• 80 g honey — this one on Amazon


• 2 pinches fine sea salt

Final Build

•  3 oranges, thinly sliced


• Additional 10–12 fresh mint leaves (for light top infusion)


• 3 L ice-cold water

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Directions

  1. Prepare the Orange & Mint Base
     Add the orange pulp to a large pitcher and gently mash it just enough to release juice and aroma without turning it into a purée, then add the 40–45 mint leaves, honey, and fine sea salt and lightly muddle only until the mint becomes aromatic and the honey fully dissolves — do not tear, grind, or overwork the mint or it will turn bitter and murky.
  2. Dilute and Build
     Pour in ice-cold water to reach a total volume of about 3.2 liters, then add the thinly sliced oranges and the remaining mint leaves on top to create a lighter, fresher secondary infusion layer.
  3. Infusion
     Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for a clean, subtle citrus–mint profile; for deeper character, infuse up to 4 hours, but no longer, as extended mint contact turns grassy and dull.
  4. Serve
     Serve well chilled straight from the pitcher, or over ice if preferred, keeping the fruit and mint in the water for aroma and visual freshness.

*Notes : 

  • Mint quantity is critical: too little disappears, too much becomes medicinal.
  • Gentle muddling is non-negotiable — crushed mint equals bitterness.
  • Salt does not make this salty; it sharpens orange sweetness and lifts mint aroma.
  • This is infused water, not orange juice — clarity and restraint matter.
  • Best consumed within 24 hours for maximum freshness.

Nutrition Facts 

( per ~200 ml serving )

Calories

~30 kcal

Protein

 0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~8 g

Calories

~30 kcal

Protein

 0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~8 g

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pitcher of orange mint infused water with sliced oranges and fresh mint

Orange Mint Infused Water

Bright, cooling, and quietly aromatic. Fresh orange and mint lift ice-cold water with citrus sweetness and herbal freshness — clean hydration with a refined edge.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Infusion Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Drinks
Calories: 30
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

INFUSION BASE
  • 1 item orange pulp; seeds removed
  • 40-45 item fresh mint leaves
  • 80 g honey
  • item fine sea salt 2 pinches
FINAL BUILD
  • 3 item oranges thinly sliced
  • 10-12 item fresh mint leaves for light top infusion
  • 3 L ice-cold water approximately

Method
 

  1. Add the orange pulp to a large pitcher and gently mash it just enough to release juice and aroma without turning it into a purée, then add the 40–45 mint leaves, honey, and fine sea salt and lightly muddle only until the mint becomes aromatic and the honey fully dissolves — do not tear, grind, or overwork the mint or it will turn bitter and murky.
  2. Pour in ice-cold water to reach a total volume of about 3.2 liters, then add the thinly sliced oranges and the remaining mint leaves on top to create a lighter, fresher secondary infusion layer.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for a clean, subtle citrus–mint profile; for deeper character, infuse up to 4 hours, but no longer, as extended mint contact turns grassy and dull.
  4. Serve well chilled straight from the pitcher, or over ice if preferred, keeping the fruit and mint in the water for aroma and visual freshness.

Notes

  • Mint quantity is critical: too little disappears, too much becomes medicinal.
  • Gentle muddling is non-negotiable — crushed mint equals bitterness.
  • Salt does not make this salty; it sharpens orange sweetness and lifts mint aroma.
  • This is infused water, not orange juice — clarity and restraint matter.
  • Best consumed within 24 hours for maximum freshness.