Blackberry Cherry Rosemary Water: Easy Recipe

Blackberry cherry rosemary water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 1 litre (4¼ cups), or four 250-mL servings.

What is blackberry cherry rosemary water?

Blackberry cherry rosemary water is drinking water flavored with blackberries, pitted cherries and fresh rosemary. The fruit gives it a gently sweet-tart taste, while the herb adds a subtle, woodsy aroma.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make without added sugar. The flavor is lighter than juice because the ingredients are steeped rather than blended or squeezed.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 1 litre of blackberry cherry rosemary water, use:

1 litre (4¼ cups) cold drinking water
75 g (about ½ cup) fresh blackberries
75 g (about ½ cup) pitted fresh cherries, halved
1 small fresh rosemary sprig, about 2 g, with roughly 1/16 cup (1 tablespoon) of loosely packed leaves

The fruit totals about 150 g, or 1 cup, per litre of water. One small rosemary sprig keeps the herb in the background; you can use a little more next time if you prefer a stronger flavor.

Choose a pitcher or covered jar large enough to hold the water and fruit. Both sweet and sour cherries work: sweet cherries make a softer-tasting infusion, while sour cherries give it more tartness.

How do you make blackberry cherry rosemary water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for chilling. For fuller flavor, steep the mixture for up to 4 hours.

Rinse the blackberries, cherries and rosemary under cool running water.
Remove the cherry stems and pits, then halve the cherries. Leave the blackberries whole or halve them if you want more fruit surface exposed to the water.
Place the fruit and rosemary in a clean pitcher or jar. Add the cold water and stir gently.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Taste after 2 hours and leave it longer if you want a stronger infusion.
Serve chilled, dividing the water among four glasses. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

For another combination based on your preferences, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do blackberry, cherry and rosemary pair well?

Blackberries contribute a tangy berry flavor, cherries add sweetness or tartness depending on the variety, and rosemary provides an aromatic contrast. Keeping the rosemary to a small sprig helps the fruit remain noticeable.

Like blackberry infused water, this recipe is a way to make plain water more appealing. The cherries bring a different fruit note, as they do in cherry infused water; the herb adds the characteristic aroma of rosemary water.

Drinking water supports hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; this infusion does not cleanse or detoxify the body.

Steeped, unsqueezed infused water is usually very low in calories—typically under 10 kcal per glass. The exact amount depends on what transfers into the water, and eating or squeezing the fruit adds more calories.

How should you store blackberry cherry rosemary 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 develops new cloudiness, a slimy texture or a sour smell. Refrigerate it promptly after serving rather than leaving it at room temperature.

Remove the rosemary once the flavor is as strong as you like. You can also remove the fruit before storing the remaining water, although the same refrigerated storage limit still applies.

How can you vary blackberry cherry rosemary water?

Adjust the fruit balance

Use more blackberries and fewer cherries for a tarter berry emphasis, or reverse the proportions for more cherry flavor. Keep the combined fruit amount near 150 g, about 1 cup, per litre of water so the infusion stays light.

Change the rosemary intensity

Start with half a small sprig if you prefer a barely noticeable herbal note. For a more pronounced flavor, use up to 2 small sprigs and taste after 2 hours; remove them when the flavor suits you.

Use frozen fruit or sparkling water

Unsweetened frozen blackberries and pitted cherries can stand in for fresh fruit. Thaw them in the refrigerator and follow any preparation directions on the package before adding them.

For a fizzy version, steep the fruit and rosemary in part of the measured water, then add the remaining water as chilled sparkling water just before serving. Keep the combined water amount at about 1 litre.