Blackberry Kiwi Mint Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Blackberry kiwi mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and makes about 4 cups. For a different combination, try the AI infused water generator.

What is blackberry kiwi mint water?

Blackberry kiwi mint water is drinking water steeped with blackberries, sliced kiwi and fresh mint. The fruit lends a gentle berry-tart flavor, while the mint adds a cool, herbal note without making the water taste like juice.

It belongs to the family of berry infused water recipes. This version is not blended or squeezed, so its flavor is subtle. You can strain out the ingredients before serving or leave them in the pitcher for presentation.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about four 1-cup servings, use:

• Water: 950 mL (4 cups) cold drinking water
• Blackberries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup) fresh blackberries
• Kiwi: 75 g (about 1/2 cup) peeled and sliced kiwi
• Fresh mint: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Together, the fruit amounts to about 150 g per liter of water, a useful starting ratio for infused water. The measurements do not need to be exact: a little more fruit will make the flavor more pronounced, while a little less will make it lighter.

Choose ripe fruit for the best flavor, and use mint leaves that look fresh rather than wilted. This recipe has no added sweetener; the finished water will be much less sweet than a fruit drink.

How do you make blackberry kiwi mint water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups

1. Wash your hands, then rinse the blackberries, kiwi and mint under running water. Use a clean pitcher.
2. Peel the kiwi and cut it into thin slices. Leave the blackberries whole or gently press a few to release more flavor.
3. Add the blackberries, kiwi and mint to the pitcher. Pour in the cold water and cover.
4. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Taste the water; for a stronger infusion, leave it refrigerated for up to 2 more hours.
5. Strain if desired, then serve chilled. Return any remaining water to the refrigerator promptly.

Gently pressing the berries may make the water cloudier and leave small pieces in the pitcher. Keep them whole and use a fine-mesh strainer if you prefer a clearer drink.

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Why do blackberry, kiwi and mint work together?

Blackberries bring a mild berry flavor and color, as they do in blackberry infused water. Kiwi adds a tart, fruity note; slicing it exposes more surface to the water, much as it does in kiwi water. Mint balances the fruit with the fresh herbal flavor found in mint water.

The main benefit of the finished drink is hydration. Whole blackberries and kiwi contain vitamin C and fiber, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain; eating the fruit is different from drinking the infusion. Water also supports normal body functions, including those of the liver and kidneys, which do most of the body’s detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

If you are allergic to kiwi or another ingredient, leave it out rather than using it in the pitcher. Seek urgent medical care for breathing trouble after eating or drinking.

How should you store blackberry kiwi mint water?

Keep the covered pitcher refrigerated throughout steeping and storage. Drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it 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.

Straining the fruit and mint after steeping can help keep the flavor from becoming stronger than you want. Use a clean strainer and covered container, and keep the strained water refrigerated too; straining does not restart its storage time.

How can you vary blackberry kiwi mint water?

Make it berry-forward

Use a little more blackberry and a little less kiwi, keeping the combined fruit close to 150 g. Gently press a few berries if you want more color, then strain before serving.

Make the kiwi stand out

Increase the kiwi and reduce the blackberries while keeping the same total fruit amount. Thin slices give the kiwi plenty of contact with the water without needing to blend it.

Soften the mint flavor

Start with fewer mint leaves, or remove them once the water tastes herbal enough. You can leave the fruit in for the rest of the refrigerated steep.

Serve it extra cold

Pour the finished infusion over ice just before drinking. Ice will gradually dilute the flavor, so steep the water a little longer in the refrigerator first if you prefer a stronger taste.