Blackberry Passion Fruit Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Blackberry passion fruit water is a chilled fruit-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is blackberry passion fruit water?

Blackberry passion fruit water is still water steeped with fresh blackberries and passion fruit pulp. The blackberries add a mellow berry flavor and color, while the passion fruit brings a fragrant, tart finish.

This combination is one of many ways to make berry infused water recipes. It is an infusion rather than a blended drink, so you can strain out the fruit before serving or leave the pulp in for a more textured drink.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about four 1-cup servings, use:

Water: 950 mL (4 cups), preferably chilled
Fresh blackberries: about 110 g (3/4 cup)
Fresh passion fruit pulp, including seeds: about 60 g (1/4 cup)

This ratio gives the water a noticeable fruit flavor without making it as concentrated as juice. Passion fruits vary in size and pulp yield, so scoop out enough fruit to measure 1/4 cup rather than relying on a fixed number of fruits.

Use a pitcher with room for the water and fruit, plus a lid or other cover. A fine-mesh strainer is useful if you prefer to remove the seeds and pulp before serving.

How do you make blackberry passion fruit water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and 2 hours for the initial refrigerated steep. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours instead.

Rinse the blackberries and the outsides of the passion fruits under running water. Use clean hands, a knife, and a pitcher.
Cut the passion fruits in half and scoop 1/4 cup (about 60 g) of pulp and seeds into the pitcher. Discard the rinds.
Add the blackberries and gently press a few against the side of the pitcher with a spoon. Leave the rest whole for a lighter, clearer infusion.
Pour in 4 cups (950 mL) of chilled water and stir to distribute the fruit.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for a stronger flavor. Strain if desired, then pour into glasses.

For another fruit-and-water combination, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do blackberry and passion fruit pair well?

Blackberries have a rounded sweetness and mild tartness; passion fruit adds a sharper, aromatic note. Lightly pressing the blackberries helps release their color and flavor, while the passion fruit pulp disperses throughout the water.

If you enjoy the berry flavor, blackberry infused water puts it on its own. For more of the tart, tropical flavor, see passion fruit infused water.

The main benefit of the drink is hydration. Whole blackberries and passion fruit contain nutrients and fiber, but the amounts transferred into steeped water are unknown; straining out the fruit is not nutritionally equivalent to eating it. Hydration supports normal body functions, while the liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification and the lungs and gut help eliminate waste.

How should you store blackberry passion fruit water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the infusion within 24 hours for the best flavor. You can strain the fruit after the initial steep and refrigerate the liquid in a covered container if you prefer a smoother drink.

Discard the water by 2 days, or sooner if it develops cloudiness after straining, a slimy texture, or a sour smell. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

How can you vary blackberry passion fruit water?

Make it more berry-forward

Use about 145 g (1 cup) of blackberries and 30 g (2 tablespoons) of passion fruit pulp with the same 950 mL (4 cups) of water. The berry flavor will be more prominent, with passion fruit in the background.

Bring out more passion fruit

Use about 70 g (1/2 cup) of blackberries and 120 g (1/2 cup) of passion fruit pulp with the same amount of water. Stir before serving, as the pulp and seeds can settle in the pitcher.

Adjust the texture

For a clearer drink, leave the blackberries whole and strain the infusion through a fine-mesh strainer. For more color and texture, gently press more of the berries and leave the passion fruit pulp in the glasses.