Apricot Lime Rosemary Water: Recipe and Tips

Apricot lime rosemary water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (950 mL). For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is apricot lime rosemary water?

Apricot lime rosemary water is plain water steeped with sliced apricots, lime and fresh rosemary. The fruit gives it a delicate flavor without requiring a sweetener, while the herb adds an aromatic finish.

It's one of many stone fruit infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. Serve it cold on its own or alongside a meal.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use about 1 cup of sliced apricots and 1 sliced lime for 1 liter of water. Two small rosemary sprigs add flavor without overwhelming the fruit; their size and strength can vary, so use less if you prefer a subtle herbal note.

Water: 1,000 mL (about 4¼ cups)
Fresh apricots: 150 g (about 1 cup sliced), pitted
Lime: 100 g (about ½ cup sliced), roughly 1 large lime
Fresh rosemary: 5 g (about 2 sprigs, or 2 tablespoons loosely packed leaves)

The cup measures for fruit and herbs are approximate because the size of the pieces affects how they pack. A pitcher with a lid and a strainer makes the water easy to chill and serve.

How do you make apricot lime rosemary water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping. The recipe needs no blender or added sugar.

Wash the apricots, lime and rosemary under running water. Use a clean pitcher and utensils.
Slice the apricots, discard the pits and thinly slice the lime. Remove the lime peel if you prefer less bitterness.
Place the apricots, lime and rosemary in the pitcher. Gently bruise the rosemary between your fingers before adding it to release its aroma.
Pour in the water, cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours and steep longer if you want a stronger infusion.
Strain into clean glasses or a clean container. If the lime peel is still in the pitcher, remove it or strain the water by 4 hours to limit bitterness.

The water may taste gently fruity rather than like juice. If you want a more noticeable flavor next time, slice the fruit more thinly or use the longer refrigerated steep rather than leaving the pitcher on the counter.

Why do apricot, lime and rosemary pair well?

Apricot brings a mellow, sweet-fruit aroma, while lime adds a bright citrus edge. Rosemary gives the combination a savory, pine-like note that balances the fruit. For a simpler fruit flavor, apricot infused water uses the same stone-fruit base.

The main benefit of apricot lime rosemary water is hydration: water helps the body function normally, including the liver and kidneys, which do most of the body's detoxification. The ingredients add flavor, but there is no need to treat the drink as a cleanse.

Whole apricots contain fiber and nutrients, including vitamin A. How much of their nutrients transfers into steeped water is unknown; eating the fruit provides its fiber. Similarly, lime water and rosemary water offer their ingredients' flavors, not a proven detox effect.

How should you store it?

Keep apricot lime rosemary water covered in the refrigerator and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Strain out the lime by 4 hours if its peel is in the water, since the pith can make the infusion bitter.

Discard the water after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Don't rely on smell alone to judge safety, and don't leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

How can you vary apricot lime rosemary water?

Make the lime milder

Remove the lime peel before steeping, or start with fewer slices. Add more at the next batch if you want a stronger citrus flavor.

Adjust the rosemary

Use one small sprig for a lighter herbal note, or remove the rosemary after tasting if its flavor is strong enough. Fresh rosemary can vary in intensity, so a little restraint makes the apricot easier to taste.

Use frozen apricots

Replace the fresh apricots with the same amount of unsweetened frozen sliced apricots. Add them directly to the pitcher and refrigerate while the water steeps; the fruit may soften more than fresh slices.