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    Home » Real Food » Beverage Recipes » Fruit-Infused Waters

    Fruit-Infused Waters

    By Kristen Chidsey | 91 Comments | Published March 24, 2019 | Updated June 6, 2022 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Easily make your own homemade infused waters with these 4 delicious combinations of fruits.  These simple infused water recipes will make drinking your daily water quota a pleasure instead of a chore. Recipe included for Blackberry Mint, Strawberry Cucumber, Orange Blueberry, and Lemon Lime Infused Water.

    Infused Water, made with fresh fruits and herbs, adds delicious flavor to water without any added sugars or artificial ingredients. If you struggle to drink enough water throughout the day, Fruit Flavored Water is a simple, healthy way to make drinking water much more enjoyable.

    A glass jar filled with Blackberry Mint Infused Water with an overlay of text that reads: Naturally Flavored Waters.

    There is something about drinking infused waters that makes me feel all fancy.

    But the truth is, there is nothing fancy or complicated about making flavored waters at home.

    The process is simple and adding natural flavor to water helps me get excited about drinking water--not to mention my kids are much more inclined to drink Fruit-Flavored water over plain water.

    Important Tips for Making Infused Water

    • Glass is best. You can use any food-grade storage container, but I do find that glass works best, as some plastic can leach flavors into the water.
    • Clean everything! Whatever jar or pitcher you use to make the waters, be sure they are well cleaned. That goes for the fruit, vegetables, and herbs as well. Everything needs to be well rinsed, to remove any residue or dirt.
    • Filtered water is best. If you have well-water, hard water, or tap water that has an aftertaste, use filtered, or distilled water for the best results.
    • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. While you can enjoy your flavored water as soon as 30 minutes after preparation, it is best to let the flavors infuse for at least 3 hours. After 3 hours the water will have had time to be infused with the flavors. If you want really fruity and tangy water, wait 12 hours before enjoying it.
    • Muddle the ingredients. It is best to mix up or muddle the fruit and herbs with the back of a wooden spoon before placing it in the refrigerator to help release the flavors into the water.
    • Prevent bitterness. When using citrus fruits, like oranges, lemons, or limes from citrus, the water can become bitter from the peel. Prevent this by either removing the rinds BEFORE infusing the water or removing the citrus after infusing for 4 hours.

    Fruit-Infused Water Combinations

    While there are limitless variations on naturally infused waters, I am sharing with you my 4 favorite variations of flavored waters.

    Strawberry Cucumber Water

    If you have not tried cucumber in your water yet, don't knock it. Cucumber-infused water is incredibly refreshing. The sweetness of the strawberries pairs perfectly with the crisp freshness of the cucumbers to make Strawberry Cucumber Flavored Water.

    Glass Jar filled with Strawberry Cucumber water

    Lemon Lime Water

    Yes, this Lemon Lime Flavored water is a classic.

    However, by allowing the water to sit with the whole fruit slices in the fridge, the lemons and limes truly allow their essence to infuse the water, making it one of the more refreshing versions of Lemon Lime Flavored waters you have ever had.

    I will say I only suggest using ½ of a lemon and ½ of a lime for 4 cups of water. Lemons and lime have much higher potency and flavor water more dramatically than most other fruits. Therefore, it makes the most sense to make at least 8 cups of citrus-flavored water and use the whole lime and whole lemon.

    Glass Jar filled with Lemon Lime Infused Water

    Blueberry Orange Water

    Blueberry Orange flavored water is by far my husband's favorite homemade infused water. The sweet blueberries and tart fresh oranges make this water sing with flavor. In fact, I had to remake this Orange Blueberry Fruit Infused water 3 times before I could snap a photo--every time I walked away from it, he was drinking it.

    Ball jar filled with water that has orange slices and blueberries in it for Blueberry orange water

    Blackberry Mint Water

    My favorite cocktail ever is a Mojito. And in the winter months, I drink peppermint tea around the clock.

    I love mint in beverages! Throw blackberries in the mix and YUM! Blackberry Mint Infused Water is MY all-time favorite way to drink water. It screams freshness and brightness from the mint and yet with a subtle blackberry flavor.

    Ball glass jar filled with mint sprgs and blackberries for blackberry mint water.

    FAQs on Flavored Water

    How long can flavored water be stored in the refrigerator?

    Homemade Infused Waters will last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Just keep in mind you may want to remove the fruits and herbs after 24 hours so they do not break down and leave the water bitter.

    Can these recipes be doubled?

    YES! You can double, triple, or quadruple the recipes as desired.

    Can you use frozen fruit to make infused water?

    I don't recommend using frozen fruit, as it will not release as much flavor and can break down easily in the water.

    Can you use make a second batch of infused waters with the same fruit?

    Yes, but the water will not be as potent or flavorful. It is best, to add water to the container once you reach the halfway point so that the flavorful water mixes and imparts some flavor to the new water. You can repeat this process for up to 3 days. Fruits with strong flavors, such as lemon, pineapple, and orange, are best for multiple infusions. Fleshy fruits, berries, and melons are not well-suited to multiple infusions, as they break down quickly.

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    The options for homemade flavored waters are LIMITLESS. I would love to know if you have a favorite combination. Share in the comments so we all can be inspired.

    Ball jar filled with water that has orange slices and blueberries in it for Blueberry orange water

    Fruit Infused Water

    Naturally flavor waters with fresh fruits and herbs for a refreshing way to hydrate. 
    4.95 from 50 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Refrigerate: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 1kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    Blackberry Mint Infused Water

    • ¼ cup fresh blackberries
    • 2 small sprigs fresh mint or one large sprig
    • 4 cups fresh water

    Lemon Lime Infused Water

    • ½ lime sliced
    • ½ lemon sliced
    • 4 cups filtered water

    Strawberry Cucumber Infused Water

    • ½ cup strawberries sliced
    • ½ cup cucumber sliced
    • 4 cups filtered water

    Blueberry Orange Infused Water

    • ¼ cup blueberries
    • 1 orange sliced
    • 4 cups filtered water
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    Instructions

    • Place the fruit and/or herbs of your choice into a clean glass jar with a lid or a glass pitcher.
    • Muddle (or break) up the fruit and herbs a bit with the back of a spoon to help release natural flavors.
    • Cover with 4 cups of tap or filtered water and place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or 12 hours for really flavorful, tangy water.
    • After 24 hours, remove the fruit and herbs to prevent the water from becoming bitter.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    Storage: Flavored waters can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. After 24 hours, you may want to take out the fruit and herbs to prevent bitterness.
    Doubling: Any recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.  
    Container: You can use any food-safe container you would like to store these flavored waters in, but glass is less likely to leach other flavors into your water, giving the water the purest taste. 
    Filtered water is best. If you have well-water, hard-water, or your tap water has an aftertaste, use filtered, or distilled water for the best results.
    Prevent bitterness: When using citrus fruits, either remove the rinds BEFORE infusing the water or remove the citrus after infusing for 4 hours.
    Using the Same Fruit to Repeat the Process: It is best, to add water to the container once you reach the halfway point so that the flavorful water mixes and imparts some flavor to the new water. You can repeat this process for up to 3 days. Fruits with strong flavors, such as lemon, pineapple, and orange, are best for multiple infusions. Fleshy fruits, berries, and melons are not well-suited to multiple infusions, as they break down quickly.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1kcal | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. CJ

      January 25, 2022 at 4:05 pm

      Cover with 4 cups of tap or filtered water and place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or 12 hours for really flavorful, tangy water.
      After 24 hours, remove the fruit and herbs to prevent the water from becoming bitter.

      So is i 3-12 hours, or 24hrs? I can't seem to find this anywhere. I'm making strawberry lemon infused water. Trying to figure out how to do it properly.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 25, 2022 at 5:22 pm

        Hi CJ. You want to wait at least 3 hours but 12 hours is best.

        Reply
    2. Julie Briare

      August 31, 2021 at 8:39 am

      Anyone have an opinion on the water filters that are built into refrigerators? My fridge dispenses water on the front.. as well as ice cubes. Do these filters count as good water filters?

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 31, 2021 at 8:50 am

        I replace my refrigerator filter every couple of months as instructed per the manual. I do have a whole house filtration system on top of this, which I feel is superior.

        Reply
    3. SAC

      August 29, 2021 at 8:26 pm

      What do you do with the fruit after drinking the water? That might seem like a strange question but it doesn't flavor the water as well after using it and I hate throwing it away.
      Smoothies are one idea I have thought of but would love other ideas.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 30, 2021 at 7:18 am

        Honestly, I would discard or eat myself. The fruit has little flavor left after sitting in the water.

        Reply
    4. Reginia Sam

      July 18, 2021 at 12:50 am

      Thanks for these recipes. We also have the soda stream machine which makes excellent sparkling water which I will use with the fruit recipes.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 18, 2021 at 7:49 am

        That will be delicious!

        Reply
    5. Angela Grilliot

      July 17, 2021 at 11:16 am

      Have you made any with ginger? I would love a flavor combination using this...I have infused water JUST with ginger, but would love other ideas.

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 17, 2021 at 12:07 pm

        I have combined ginger with lemon and LOVED it.

        Reply
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