Blueberry Mango Ginger Water: Recipe and Tips

Blueberry mango ginger water is a fruit-and-ginger-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is blueberry mango ginger water?

Blueberry mango ginger water is chilled water steeped with blueberries, chopped mango and fresh ginger. It has a gently fruity flavor with a little warmth from the ginger, without the thicker texture of a blended drink.

This recipe is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. The fruit flavors the water as it sits; you can strain it out before serving or leave it in the pitcher.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings of 1 cup (about 240 mL) each, gather:

950 mL (4 cups) cold drinking water
About 75 g (1/2 cup) blueberries
About 75 g (1/2 cup) peeled, chopped mango
About 10 g (2 tablespoons, or 1/8 cup) thinly sliced fresh ginger, roughly a 1-inch piece

The two fruits together make about 1 cup, a useful starting ratio for roughly 1 liter of water. The cup measures for fruit and ginger are approximate because the size of the pieces affects how much fits in the cup.

Choose ripe mango for a sweeter aroma and fresh ginger for a clean, peppery taste. You will also need a covered pitcher or jar, a cutting board and a knife. A strainer is optional.

How do you make blueberry mango ginger water?

Wash your hands, then rinse the blueberries, mango and ginger under running water. Rub the mango and ginger gently to remove visible dirt.
Prepare the fruit and ginger: peel and pit the mango, chop the flesh, and thinly slice the ginger. Lightly press a few blueberries if you prefer a stronger berry flavor.
Combine the blueberries, mango and ginger in a pitcher or large jar. Pour in the 950 mL (4 cups) of cold water and stir gently.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. The shorter time gives a lighter flavor; a longer steep produces a more noticeable fruit and ginger taste.
Strain the water if you prefer a clear drink, or serve it with the fruit and ginger still in the pitcher. Pour into glasses and keep any remaining water refrigerated.

For another combination or batch size, use the ai infused water generator.

Why do blueberries, mango and ginger work together?

Blueberries add a mild, slightly tart berry note that keeps the mango from tasting too sweet. If you enjoy that flavor on its own, blueberry infused water uses the same basic steeping approach.

Mango gives the pitcher a soft tropical aroma and rounds out the berries. Ripe mango works particularly well in mango infused water because its flavor can infuse without blending the flesh.

Ginger adds a warming edge that contrasts with the fruit. Thin slices distribute its flavor gently; for a simpler version, try ginger water. Start with the amount in the recipe and adjust the next batch to your taste.

The main benefit of this drink is hydration. Unsweetened, steeped infused water is usually under 10 kcal per glass, though eating or squeezing the fruit adds calories. Whole fruit contains fiber, but do not count the fruit’s full nutrients as nutrients in the strained water.

Your liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while your lungs and gut help eliminate waste. Blueberry mango ginger water can help you stay hydrated, but it is not a special cleanse.

How should you store blueberry mango ginger water?

Keep the pitcher covered in the refrigerator, including while it steeps. For the best flavor, drink the water within 24 hours. Discard it after 2–3 days at the latest, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Straining after steeping can help keep the fruit pieces from becoming too soft. Keep the strained water refrigerated too, and do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary blueberry mango ginger water?

Make the ginger milder

Use about 5 g (1 tablespoon) of sliced ginger for a softer flavor. You can also remove the ginger after the initial steep while leaving the fruit in the water.

Change the fruit balance

Use a little more mango and fewer blueberries for a fruitier, tropical flavor, or reverse the balance for a more noticeable berry taste. Keep the combined fruit close to 1 cup for the same amount of water.

Use frozen fruit

Substitute the same approximate amounts of frozen blueberries and mango for fresh fruit. Add them to the pitcher without thawing at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate the mixture as directed.