Blueberry Plum Mint Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Blueberry plum mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups).

What is blueberry plum mint water?

Blueberry plum mint water is plain water steeped with blueberries, sliced plum and fresh mint. The fruit lends a gentle sweetness and tartness, while the mint adds a cool aroma without making the drink taste like juice.

It’s one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. The fruit is steeped rather than blended, so the finished water has a lighter flavor and fewer calories than a smoothie.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 1 cup of fruit and a small handful of mint per liter of water. The amounts are flexible, but keeping the fruit and herbs submerged helps their flavor reach the water.

Ingredients

1,000 ml water (about 4¼ cups)
75 g fresh blueberries (about ½ cup)
75 g sliced fresh plum, pit removed (about ½ cup)
5 g fresh mint leaves (about ¼ cup loosely packed)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours
Yield: About 1 liter (4¼ cups)

Choose a ripe plum that feels slightly soft but isn’t bruised or leaking. The cup measures for fruit and mint are approximate; use the gram amounts if you want a more consistent batch.

How do you make blueberry plum mint water?

Rinse the blueberries, plum and mint under cool running water.
Slice the plum and discard the pit. Measure about ½ cup of slices.
Halve or gently press a few blueberries to help release their flavor, leaving the rest whole.
Place the blueberries, plum slices and mint in a clean pitcher. Press the mint gently between your fingers before adding it.
Pour in the water, cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
Serve the water chilled, straining out the fruit and mint if you prefer.

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

The water may take on a faint color, especially if you press the blueberries. It will still be ready to drink after the steep even if it looks mostly clear.

Why do blueberry, plum and mint pair well?

Blueberries add a mild berry flavor; pressing a few makes their contribution more noticeable. If you prefer to feature them on their own, blueberry infused water is a simpler option.

Plum brings a sweet-tart note that balances the berries, and a ripe plum generally gives the water a fuller fruit flavor. For a more plum-forward pitcher, see plum infused water.

Mint adds a fresh aroma that keeps the fruit flavors from tasting heavy. Gently pressing the leaves releases their scent without shredding them; see mint water for a version focused on the herb.

The main practical benefit of this drink is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, and there is no evidence that this particular infusion removes toxins or treats a condition. Some compounds may move from the ingredients into the water, but the nutrients in the whole fruit cannot be counted as nutrients in the strained drink.

How should you store it?

Keep blueberry plum mint water covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2–3 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving; don’t leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours. If you strain the fruit out, continue to refrigerate the water rather than treating it as shelf-stable.

How can you vary blueberry plum mint water?

Make it fruitier

Use a softer, ripe plum and gently press more of the blueberries before steeping. Keep the total amount of fruit close to the recipe’s ratio so the flavor stays balanced.

Make the mint milder

Use fewer mint leaves or leave them unpressed. You can also remove the mint after the first part of the refrigerated steep and let the fruit continue infusing.

Change the finish

Strain the finished water for a clear-looking drink, or leave the fruit in the pitcher when serving for a more colorful presentation. If you eat the fruit, its calories and nutrients count separately from those in the infused water.