Perfect Fruit-Infused Water (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 whole grapefruit (7 ounces).
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A handful of fresh blackberries, 1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces).
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Three tablespoons of sage leaves, fresh (about 1/2 ounce).
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8 cups total of chilled water, split into portions.
# Instructions:
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Take the grapefruit, cut it lengthwise, and slice into thin crescent shapes.
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Stir together 1 cup of water, a portion of the sliced grapefruit, 1 cup of blackberries, and 2 tablespoons of sage in a large bowl. Then squish it all until softened.
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Pour 3 cups of water into the mixture you’ve mashed. Cover it and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour.
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Using a fine strainer, pour the mixture into a large pitcher. Push on the solids to squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
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Pour in the last 4 cups of water. Toss in the extra fruit and sage as decoration before serving over ice.
# Notes:
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It’s best to enjoy this within a day.
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Wait to add decorations until just before serving.
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Try using alternative fruits if you want variety.