Blackberry Apricot Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Blackberry apricot water is fruit-infused water that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 1 liter, or 4 servings. For another fruit-to-water ratio, try the ai infused water generator.

What is blackberry apricot water?

Blackberry apricot water is drinking water steeped with fresh blackberries and sliced apricots. The fruit gives the water a mild berry and stone-fruit flavor without requiring added sweetener.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. Unlike a smoothie, the fruit is steeped rather than blended into the drink.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 1 liter of blackberry apricot water, use:

1 liter (about 4 1/4 US cups) drinking water
72 g (about 1/2 cup) fresh blackberries
78 g (about 1/2 cup) fresh apricot slices, pits removed

The fruit amounts are approximate: together, they make about 1 cup, or 150 g, of fruit per liter of water. Measure the apricots after removing their pits and slicing them. Use a clean, covered pitcher large enough to hold the water and fruit.

Recipe timing: Allow 10 minutes for preparation and 2 hours for refrigerated steeping. The yield is about four 250 mL (approximately 1 cup) servings, though it can be slightly lower after straining.

How do you make blackberry apricot water?

Wash the blackberries and apricots under running water. Handle the berries gently so they do not break apart.
Slice the apricots and discard the pits. Leave the blackberries whole or gently press a few with a clean spoon for a more pronounced berry flavor.
Add the fruit to the pitcher and pour in the drinking water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
Strain the fruit out if you prefer a clearer drink, or leave it in when serving. Pour into glasses and enjoy cold.

The water may become lightly colored, especially if you press the berries. If you prefer less fruit sediment, keep the berries whole and strain before serving.

Why do blackberry and apricot pair well?

Blackberries bring a tart, berry-forward flavor, while ripe apricots add a softer, gently sweet note. Together, they make a balanced infusion that tastes fruity without needing juice or sugar. For a more berry-forward version, see blackberry infused water; for a milder stone-fruit flavor, see apricot infused water.

The main benefit of blackberry apricot water is that it can make drinking water more appealing. Hydration supports normal body functions; the liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification work, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

Whole blackberries and apricots contain fiber and other nutrients, but the amount that passes into steeped water is uncertain. Eating the fruit is different from drinking the strained infusion, so the nutrient values of the whole fruit should not be counted as the drink's values.

How should you store blackberry apricot water?

Keep blackberry apricot water covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2–3 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Count storage time from when you first prepare the pitcher.

You can strain out the fruit after steeping and refrigerate the water in a clean, covered container. Do not leave the infusion at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary blackberry apricot water?

Adjust the fruit balance

Keep the total fruit close to 1 cup per liter of water, but use more blackberries for tartness or more apricot for a softer flavor. Slice the apricot thinly to expose more of its flesh to the water.

Add mint

Add 8–12 washed mint leaves, about 5 g, to the pitcher with the fruit. Remove the leaves when the flavor suits you, or strain them out along with the fruit after steeping.

Serve with bubbles

Steep the fruit in still water as directed, then add a splash of chilled sparkling water to each glass just before serving. This keeps the finished drink fizzy without changing the basic fruit infusion.