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pitcher of raspberry orange infused water with fresh raspberries and orange slices

Raspberry Orange Infused Water

Soft, fragrant, and quietly vibrant. Raspberries bring delicate berry notes while orange adds gentle sweetness — refreshing without turning into juice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Infusion Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Drinks
Calories: 30

Ingredients
  

INFUSION BASE
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 item oranges pulp; seeds removed
  • 60 g honey
  • item fine sea salt 2 pinches
FINAL BUILD
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries whole
  • 2 item oranges thinly sliced
  • 3 L ice-cold water

Method
 

  1. Add the fresh raspberries and orange pulp to a large pitcher and gently mash them together just until the juices are released and the fruit breaks slightly, keeping visible structure and avoiding a purée, then add the honey and fine sea salt and stir thoroughly until the honey is fully dissolved and the base tastes soft and aromatic.
  2. Pour in ice-cold water to reach a total volume of about 3.2 liters, add the whole raspberries and thinly sliced oranges, and stir gently to distribute without breaking down the fruit.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for a light, fresh flavor; for a more expressive raspberry profile, let infuse up to 4 hours, but stop there, as longer contact makes raspberries flat, seedy, and dull.
  4. Serve well chilled straight from the pitcher, or over ice if preferred, keeping the fruit in the water for aroma and visual clarity.

Notes

  • Raspberries are fragile — aggressive muddling turns this into murky pink water.
  • Honey is intentionally restrained to respect orange’s natural sweetness.
  • Salt doesn’t make this salty; it sharpens fruit and prevents a hollow finish.
  • This should taste like water with fruit presence, not diluted juice.
  • Best consumed within 24 hours for peak freshness.