Blueberry Cranberry Rosemary Water Recipe

Blueberry cranberry rosemary water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare, including steeping, and yields about 4 cups (950 ml).

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What is blueberry cranberry rosemary water?

Blueberry cranberry rosemary water is plain water infused with blueberries, cranberries and fresh rosemary. The blueberries contribute mild fruitiness, the cranberries add tartness, and the rosemary gives the drink an herbal aroma.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make without a blender or added sugar. The fruit is steeped rather than blended, so the finished drink is lighter than a smoothie or juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups of blueberry cranberry rosemary water, use:

Water: 950 ml (about 4 cups), cold
Blueberries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), fresh or frozen
Cranberries: 55 g (about 1/2 cup), fresh or frozen and unsweetened
Fresh rosemary: 5 g (about 2 sprigs, or roughly 1/8 cup loosely packed leaves on the sprigs)

This ratio uses about 130 g, or 1 cup, of berries for roughly 1 liter of water, plus two rosemary sprigs. The berries need only light bruising to release flavor; crushing them thoroughly makes the drink cloudier and harder to strain.

Choose firm, good-quality berries and fresh green rosemary. If using frozen berries, choose plain fruit rather than sweetened fruit or berries packed in syrup.

How do you make blueberry cranberry rosemary water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for more flavor
Yield: About 4 cups, or 4 servings of approximately 1 cup each

Wash your hands and a pitcher with soap and water.
Rinse the berries and rosemary under cool running water, and discard any damaged fruit.
Bruise the blueberries and cranberries lightly with a fork. Press the rosemary gently to release its aroma.
Add the berries and rosemary to the pitcher, then pour in the cold water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before tasting.
Strain out the fruit and rosemary if you prefer a clear drink, or leave them in the pitcher while serving.
Pour into glasses and serve chilled.

The stated total time includes the shorter, 2-hour steep. The yield is approximate; you may have a little less liquid after straining because some remains with the fruit.

Why do blueberries, cranberries and rosemary pair well?

Blueberries soften the tart edge of cranberries, while rosemary adds a savory note that keeps the combination from tasting like a fruit juice. Lightly bruising the berries and herb helps flavor the water without turning the mixture into a purée.

For a simpler berry flavor, blueberry infused water puts the milder fruit first. Cranberry infused water focuses on the tarter berry, while rosemary water highlights the herb's aroma.

The main benefit of this drink is hydration, especially if its flavor helps you drink water. Whole berries contain nutrients and fiber, but the amounts that move into steeped water are uncertain; the drink should not be assumed to provide the same nutrients as eating the fruit. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, and infused water supports them by providing fluid rather than cleansing the body.

How should you store blueberry cranberry rosemary water?

Keep blueberry cranberry rosemary water covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard any remaining infusion after 2–3 days. Discard it sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy, or develops a sour smell.

Return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving rather than leaving it out at room temperature. Straining out the ingredients can make pouring easier, but it does not replace refrigeration.

How can you vary the recipe?

Make it more berry-forward

Use a little more blueberry and a little less cranberry while keeping the total berries at about 1 cup. This shifts the flavor toward the milder fruit without changing the basic method.

Add more tartness

Reverse the berry proportions, using more cranberries than blueberries. Bruise them lightly and taste after the 2-hour steep before deciding whether to infuse longer.

Keep the rosemary subtle

Start with one sprig instead of two. You can remove it after tasting if the herbal flavor is strong enough, while leaving the berries in to continue infusing.