Blackberry Honeydew Water: Easy Pitcher Recipe

Blackberry honeydew water is fruit-infused water that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is blackberry honeydew water?

Blackberry honeydew water is chilled water steeped with fresh blackberries and diced honeydew melon. The berries give it a gently tart flavor, while the melon adds a mild, fruity sweetness without added sugar.

The fruit stays in pieces rather than being blended, so the drink remains lighter than a smoothie. It is one of many simple berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups of blackberry honeydew water, use:

70 g (about 1/2 cup) fresh blackberries
80 g (about 1/2 cup) diced honeydew melon, with the rind and seeds removed
950 mL (4 cups) drinking water

This ratio uses about 1 cup of fruit for roughly 1 liter of water. The cup measurements for fruit are approximate because the size of the berries and melon pieces affects how they fit in the cup. Choose ripe, fresh-smelling honeydew and firm blackberries for the best flavor.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups (950 mL)

How do you make blackberry honeydew water?

Wash the blackberries under running water. Scrub the whole honeydew rind under running water before cutting it.
Cut the melon, remove its seeds and rind, and dice enough flesh to measure about 1/2 cup (80 g).
Add the blackberries and diced honeydew to a clean pitcher. Lightly press a few blackberries with a spoon if you want a stronger berry flavor.
Pour in 4 cups (950 mL) of drinking water and stir gently.
Refrigerate for 2 hours, then taste. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the fridge for up to 4 hours before serving.
Serve chilled, pouring through a strainer if you prefer to leave the fruit behind.

For a different fruit-and-water combination, use the ai infused water generator.

Why do blackberry and honeydew pair well?

Blackberries bring tartness and a deeper berry flavor; honeydew softens that tart edge with its mellow sweetness. Keeping the melon in small pieces exposes more of its cut surface to the water, while gently pressing a few berries helps release their flavor. Leave the berries whole if you prefer a clearer, subtler drink.

The main benefit of blackberry honeydew water is hydration. Whole blackberries and honeydew also contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is not known. Eating the fruit adds its fiber and calories; the nutrition of the whole fruit should not be counted as the nutrition of the strained drink.

For a simpler fruit flavor, see blackberry infused water or honeydew infused water.

How should you store blackberry honeydew water?

Keep blackberry honeydew water refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Cover the pitcher, and use a clean utensil when serving or removing fruit. You can strain out the fruit after steeping if you prefer a milder drink.

Discard the water after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary blackberry honeydew water?

Make it more berry-forward

Use about 105 g (3/4 cup) blackberries and 40 g (1/4 cup) diced honeydew with the same 950 mL (4 cups) of water. Lightly press a few berries before chilling if you want more color and berry flavor.

Let the melon lead

Use about 35 g (1/4 cup) blackberries and 120 g (3/4 cup) diced honeydew with 950 mL (4 cups) of water. This keeps the total fruit amount similar while giving the melon more room to come through.

Adjust the strength

Start tasting after 2 hours in the refrigerator. If the flavor is too subtle, continue steeping for up to 4 hours; if it is stronger than you like, add a little more cold drinking water before serving.