Blueberry Kiwi Mint Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Blueberry kiwi mint water is a fruit-and-herb-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including chilling, and yields about 4 cups (950 mL). For more combinations, try the ai infused water generator.

What is blueberry kiwi mint water?

Blueberry kiwi mint water is water steeped with blueberries, sliced kiwi and fresh mint. It has a mild berry flavor, a tart fruit note and a cool herbal aroma, without the thick texture of a blended drink.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make with a pitcher and fresh produce. The fruit stays in pieces while it infuses, so the finished water is lightly flavored rather than juice-like.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups (950 mL), use approximately equal amounts of blueberries and kiwi, plus a small handful of mint. Together, the fruit amounts to about 1 cup, a useful starting ratio for this much water.

• Water: 950 mL (4 cups)
• Blueberries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup)
• Green kiwi: 75 g (about 1/2 cup sliced, from approximately 1 kiwi)
• Fresh mint: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Active prep: 10 minutes
Refrigerated infusion: 2–4 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes minimum
Yield: About 4 cups (950 mL), or four 1-cup servings

Measure the kiwi after peeling and slicing it. The measurements do not need to be exact: a little more fruit gives the water more surface area for flavor, while more water makes the infusion milder.

How do you make blueberry kiwi mint water?

1. Rinse the blueberries, kiwi and mint under cool running water. Rub the kiwi skin gently, even though you will peel it.
2. Prepare the fruit by peeling and thinly slicing the kiwi. Halve or lightly crush the blueberries so their interiors can contact the water.
3. Press the mint leaves gently between your fingers to release their aroma without tearing them into tiny pieces.
4. Add the blueberries, kiwi and mint to a clean pitcher, then pour in the water and stir gently.
5. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours; leave it longer if you prefer a stronger infusion.
6. Strain the water if you prefer, or pour it with the fruit and mint still in the pitcher. Keep any remaining drink refrigerated.

A light crush is enough for the blueberries. Mashing them thoroughly or squeezing the fruit releases more pulp and juice, changing both the texture and the amount of fruit in each glass.

Why do blueberry, kiwi and mint pair well?

Blueberries bring a gentle berry flavor that gives the drink a rounded base. Cutting them helps the water pick up flavor; see blueberry infused water for a simpler version centered on the same fruit.

Kiwi adds a tart contrast, while mint contributes a fresh aroma that keeps the combination from tasting heavy. Thin kiwi slices expose more of the fruit to the water, and gently pressing the leaves makes their scent more noticeable. You can explore each ingredient separately in kiwi water and mint water.

The main benefit of blueberry kiwi mint water is hydration. The amount of nutrients transferred from fruit into water is uncertain, so the nutrition of the whole ingredients should not be counted as the nutrition of the strained drink. Eating the fruit provides its fiber; steeping it does not transfer all that fiber into the water.

Your liver and kidneys do most of your body’s detoxification. This drink can support hydration, but it does not provide a special cleanse. If you have a kiwi allergy, avoid this recipe.

How should you store blueberry kiwi mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water 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 the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use a clean pitcher and clean utensils when preparing and serving it.

How can you vary blueberry kiwi mint water?

Make the berry flavor more noticeable

Lightly crush all the blueberries rather than halving them, while keeping the kiwi and mint amounts the same. Expect a cloudier drink with more fruit particles.

Adjust the mint

Use fewer leaves for a subtle herbal note, or use the full 1/4 cup (5 g) for a more noticeable aroma. Press the leaves gently rather than shredding them if you want easier straining.

Change the steep

Taste the water after 2 hours and strain it then for a lighter flavor. For a stronger infusion, keep it refrigerated for up to 4 hours before straining.

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