Blackberry Cantaloupe Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Blackberry cantaloupe water is chilled water infused with blackberries and cantaloupe; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and makes about 1 liter, or 4 servings.

For another combination, use the AI infused water generator.

What is blackberry cantaloupe water?

Blackberry cantaloupe water is an unsweetened fruit infusion: the fruit sits in cold water until it lends some of its flavor to the drink. The berries add a tart edge, while the melon gives it a softer, subtly sweet taste.

Unlike a smoothie, the fruit is not blended into the water. It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher and serve chilled.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Yield: About 1 liter, or 4 servings
Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours

1 liter (about 4 1/4 cups) cold water
75 g (about 1/2 cup) fresh blackberries
75 g (about 1/2 cup) cubed cantaloupe flesh, without rind or seeds

This ratio uses about 1 cup of fruit for 1 liter of water. A ripe, fragrant cantaloupe gives the infusion more flavor than an underripe one. Choose firm blackberries without visible mold, and use a clean, covered pitcher large enough to hold the water and fruit.

The cup measurements are approximate because berry and melon-piece sizes vary. You can use the gram measurements if you want a more consistent ratio from batch to batch.

How do you make blackberry cantaloupe water?

Wash your hands and clean the pitcher, cutting board and knife. Rinse the blackberries under running water.
Scrub the outside of the cantaloupe under running water with a clean produce brush before cutting. Slice it open, remove the seeds and rind, and cut the flesh into cubes.
Add the blackberries and cantaloupe to the pitcher. Pour in the cold water and stir gently.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before serving.
Pour into glasses, straining out the fruit if you prefer. Serve cold, with ice if desired.

The flavor will be gentle rather than juice-like. Taste after 2 hours and give it more time in the refrigerator if you want a more noticeable fruit flavor.

Why do blackberry and cantaloupe pair well?

Blackberries bring tart, berry flavor and can tint the water as they steep. Cantaloupe adds a mellow melon aroma that balances the berries without needing added sugar. Cutting the melon into small cubes exposes more of its surface to the water.

The main benefit of the drink is hydration. The whole fruits contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount transferred into steeped water is uncertain, and most of the fiber remains in the fruit. For a berry-only infusion, try blackberry infused water. For melon on its own, see cantaloupe infused water.

How should you store blackberry cantaloupe water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or smells sour.

Return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving rather than leaving it on the counter for more than a few hours. Use a clean utensil if you remove fruit from the pitcher.

How can you vary blackberry cantaloupe water?

Add mint

Rinse a few fresh mint leaves and add them to the pitcher before chilling. The herb adds a cool aroma without changing the basic fruit-and-water ratio.

Make the berry flavor stronger

Gently press a few blackberries with the back of a spoon before adding the water. This can release more color and flavor, although squeezing or breaking up the fruit can also add more of its calories to the drink.

Add a citrus note

Add a thin strip of lemon zest, avoiding the bitter white pith. Remove it when the infusion is ready, and keep the pitcher refrigerated while it steeps.