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Fennel and Orange Infused Water

Slightly sweet, nuanced and sophisticated, this fennel and orange infused water is a unique and incredibly easy take on traditional fruit flavored waters. The subtle licorice notes from the fennel with the bright, citrusy burst of fresh orange are a bespoke way to serve plain water, especially at a festive gathering. The green fronds of fennel and the vibrant orange slices make this refreshing drink irresistible to look at.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Steeping time:4 hours
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baby shower drinks, fennel recipes, Infused water, Mother's Day drink ideas, nonalcoholic drink ideas for baby shower, nonalcoholic drinks for Mother's Day, spring drink ideas, unique infused water recipe
Servings: 6 glasses

Equipment

  • 1 90 fl oz glass pitcher

Ingredients

  • 5 pints cold, filtered water
  • 1 fennel bulb
  • 1 large organic navel orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds

Garnish

  • orange slices, optional
  • fennel fronds, optional

Instructions

  • Wash the fennel well, ensuring any dust and dirt has been rinsed off the fronds. 
  • Thickly slice the fennel bulb and cut the fronds away from the fennel bulb and set them aside.
  • Lightly crush the fennel seeds with the back of a knife to release their oils.
  • Place the fennel fronds, fennel slices, and fennel seeds into a large pitcher.
  • Add in the orange slices and arrange them evenly throughout the pitcher.
  • Pour in the cold water and steep for 4 hours or preferably overnight for stronger flavor. You can also "sun steep" this flavored water for just 4 hours by placing the pitcher in a sunny area of your kitchen. 
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve strained in chilled glasses over ice. 
  • Garnish with orange slices and fennel fronds if desired.