Blueberry Apricot Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Blueberry apricot water is a fruit-infused drink that takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to prepare, including chilling, and yields about 4 cups (960 mL).

What is blueberry apricot water?

Blueberry apricot water is water steeped with blueberries and sliced apricots. The fruit adds a delicate flavor without the blending or juicing needed for a smoothie.

This recipe uses fresh fruit and no added sweetener. For more combinations built around berries, browse these berry infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use approximately 1 cup (150 g) of prepared fruit for 4 cups (960 mL) of water. Splitting the fruit evenly gives both the blueberries and apricots room to contribute flavor.

Ingredients

• 4 cups (960 mL) cold drinking water
• 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh apricot, pitted and sliced

You will also need a covered pitcher or jar, a knife and a spoon. A strainer is optional. The finished amount can vary slightly depending on how much water remains with the fruit when you serve it.

Choose ripe apricots that smell fragrant and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Firm, tart apricots will make a subtler infusion; very soft fruit may break apart and make the water cloudy.

How do you make blueberry apricot water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigeration time: 2–4 hours
Yield: About 4 cups (960 mL)

1. Rinse the blueberries and apricot under cool running water. Rub the apricot gently as you rinse it.
2. Slice the apricot, discard the pit and measure 1/2 cup (75 g) of slices. Leave the blueberries whole or gently press a few with a clean spoon for a stronger berry flavor.
3. Add the fruit to a clean pitcher or jar, then pour in 4 cups (960 mL) of cold drinking water.
4. Cover the container and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours and leave it longer if you prefer a more pronounced flavor.
5. Serve chilled, with the fruit in the pitcher or strained out. Refrigerate any remainder promptly.

For another combination using the same method, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do blueberries and apricots pair well?

Blueberries add a mild berry flavor, while apricots bring a fragrant, slightly tart stone-fruit note. Slicing the apricot exposes more of its flesh to the water; lightly pressing a few blueberries can deepen the color and flavor without turning the drink into juice.

The main benefit of blueberry apricot water is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; this drink supports hydration rather than cleansing those organs.

Whole blueberries and apricots contain fiber and nutrients, but the amounts that transfer into steeped water are uncertain. Eating the fruit provides more of its fiber than drinking the strained infusion. For a simpler fruit flavor, see blueberry infused water or apricot infused water.

How long can you store blueberry apricot water?

Keep blueberry apricot water covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2–3 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Remove the fruit when serving if you prefer a clear drink, but continue to keep the water chilled.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Use a clean glass or utensil each time you serve it, rather than drinking directly from the storage container.

How can you vary blueberry apricot water?

Make it more berry-forward

Use 2/3 cup (100 g) blueberries and 1/3 cup (50 g) sliced apricot with the same 4 cups (960 mL) water. Press a few berries gently before chilling if you want a little more color.

Bring out the apricot

Use 1/3 cup (50 g) blueberries and 2/3 cup (100 g) sliced apricot. Choose ripe fruit and slice it thinly so the water has more contact with the apricot flesh.

Add a little mint

Add 1 tablespoon (about 2 g) of rinsed, loosely packed fresh mint leaves to the original recipe. Tear the leaves gently before adding them, then refrigerate the pitcher for the same 2–4 hours.

These variations keep the fruit-to-water ratio close to the original. Follow the same refrigeration and storage guidance for each one.

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