Blueberry Kiwi Ginger Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Blueberry kiwi ginger water is a fruit-and-ginger infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare, including chilling, and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups).

What is blueberry kiwi ginger water?

Blueberry kiwi ginger water is chilled water flavored with blueberries, sliced kiwi and fresh ginger. The fruit and ginger steep in the water rather than being blended, so the finished drink is lightly flavored and can be strained before serving.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes that make plain water more interesting without requiring added sweetener. The recipe below makes about four servings of 1 cup each.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 1 liter (4¼ cups), use:

Water: 1,000 ml (about 4¼ cups)
Fresh blueberries: 75 g (about ½ cup)
Fresh kiwi: 75 g (about ½ cup sliced), peeled if desired
Fresh ginger: 10 g (about 1 tablespoon or 1/16 cup thinly sliced), roughly a 1-inch piece

The fruit totals about 150 g, or approximately 1 cup, per liter of water. The measurements do not have to be exact: a little more kiwi makes the drink tarter, while more ginger gives it a sharper finish. Use a pitcher with enough room for both the water and the ingredients.

How do you make blueberry kiwi ginger water?

Rinse the blueberries, kiwi and ginger under running water. Peel the kiwi and ginger if desired.
Slice the kiwi and ginger thinly. Leave the blueberries whole or gently press a few with the back of a spoon for more flavor.
Add the blueberries, kiwi and ginger to a clean pitcher, then pour in the water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, continue steeping for up to 4 hours.
Stir gently, then strain if desired and serve chilled. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

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

Pressing the berries may give the water more color and a little pulp. If you prefer a clearer drink, leave them whole and pour through a fine strainer after steeping. You can also serve the fruit in the glass, but eating it adds its calories and nutrients to the drink.

Why do blueberries, kiwi and ginger pair well?

Blueberries offer a mild, sweet berry flavor, while kiwi adds a brighter, tart note. Fresh ginger brings a warm, lightly spicy edge that keeps the fruit from tasting too delicate. The result is subtler than juice because the ingredients are steeped rather than blended.

The same gentle berry flavor is central to blueberry infused water; the kiwi in kiwi water contributes a tangier note. The thin slices used in ginger water let you adjust the spice without needing ginger extract.

The main benefit of this recipe is hydration. Whole kiwi and blueberries contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain; eating the fruit is different from drinking the infusion. Health effects specific to blueberry kiwi ginger water have not been established. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste; this drink supports hydration rather than cleansing those organs.

How should you store blueberry kiwi ginger water?

Keep the covered pitcher refrigerated and drink the infusion within 24 hours for the best flavor. 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 after the initial steep can help you control the flavor, but it does not restart the storage clock. If you serve the water at a gathering, return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly instead of leaving it out for the afternoon.

How can you vary blueberry kiwi ginger water?

For a milder version, use fewer ginger slices and taste the water after the initial 2-hour steep. For a fruitier version, gently press more of the blueberries before adding the water, or leave the pitcher to steep for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

For a clearer presentation, leave the berries whole and strain out all the solids before serving. For more texture and the nutrients in the fruit, spoon some of the refrigerated blueberries and kiwi into each glass and eat them. Avoid adding sweetener if you want to keep the flavor light and the drink free of added sugar.