Blueberry Mango Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe
Blueberry mango water is fruit-infused water that takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups).
What is blueberry mango water?
Blueberry mango water is made by steeping blueberries and diced mango in cold water, then serving the water with or without the fruit. It has a light berry flavor and a gentle tropical note, rather than the thick texture of a smoothie or the sweetness of juice.
It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make without a blender or added sugar. The flavor develops in the refrigerator, so plan ahead if you want to serve it with a meal.
What ingredients and ratio do you need?
For a pitcher, use about 1 cup (150 g) of fruit for every 1 liter of water. This version divides the fruit evenly between blueberries and mango.
- Blueberries: ½ cup (about 75 g), fresh
- Mango: ½ cup (about 75 g), peeled and diced
- Cold water: 4¼ cups (1,000 mL)
| Recipe detail | Amount |
|---|---|
| Active prep time | 10 minutes |
| Refrigerator steep | 2 hours |
| Total time | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Yield | About 1 liter (4¼ cups) |
Choose a ripe mango for a fuller flavor. The fruit measurements are approximate: the size of the berries and mango pieces affects how much fits in a cup. A clean, covered pitcher or large jar gives the fruit room to move in the water.
How do you make blueberry mango water?
- Rinse the blueberries and the outside of the mango under running water. Wash your hands and use a clean cutting board, knife and pitcher.
- Peel the mango, cut the flesh away from the pit and dice enough to measure ½ cup (about 75 g).
- Add the blueberries and mango to the pitcher. Gently press a few blueberries with a spoon if you want a stronger berry flavor; leave them whole for a clearer drink.
- Pour 4¼ cups (1,000 mL) of cold water over the fruit and stir gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Stir again, then pour into glasses with the fruit or strain it out.
For a stronger infusion, leave the covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before serving. Try the ai infused water generator to build another fruit-and-water combination.
Why do blueberries and mango work together?
Blueberries bring a mild, slightly tart berry flavor, while ripe mango adds a softer, tropical sweetness. Dicing the mango exposes more of its flesh to the water, and lightly pressing a few blueberries can make their flavor more noticeable.
If you prefer the berry note on its own, try blueberry infused water. For a more tropical flavor, try mango infused water.
The main benefit of this drink is hydration. Whole blueberries and mango contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount that transfers into the water during steeping is unknown; infused water should not be counted as nutritionally equivalent to eating the fruit. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.
How should you store blueberry mango water?
Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated while it steeps and between servings. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours; discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.
Straining the fruit after steeping is optional. Use clean utensils when serving, and return the pitcher to the refrigerator rather than leaving it out for more than a few hours. Make a fresh batch instead of repeatedly topping up an old pitcher.
How can you vary blueberry mango water?
Make it more berry-forward
Use more blueberries and less mango, keeping the total fruit close to 1 cup (about 150 g) per 1 liter of water. Gently press a few berries before adding the water if you like a deeper berry flavor.
Bring out the mango
Use more diced mango and fewer blueberries while keeping the same total amount of fruit. A ripe mango will give the water a more noticeable tropical aroma without needing a sweetener.
Add fresh mint
Rinse 2 sprigs (about 5 g) of fresh mint and add them to the pitcher with the fruit. Remove the mint when you strain the water, or leave it in the covered pitcher while it is refrigerated.
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Ai Infused Water Generator →Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen fruit for blueberry mango water?
Yes. Use plain frozen blueberries and mango without added sugar, and keep the pitcher refrigerated while the fruit steeps.
Can I eat the fruit after steeping?
Yes, provided it has been handled and refrigerated safely. Eating the fruit also gives you its fiber, which is not present in the strained water in the same amount.