Blueberry Watermelon Basil Water Recipe

Blueberry watermelon basil water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and yields about 1 litre, or 4 cups.

What is blueberry watermelon basil water?

Blueberry watermelon basil water combines fresh blueberries, diced watermelon and basil with drinking water. The ingredients steep in the refrigerator, giving the water a subtle fruit flavour and an herbal aroma without blending the fruit.

It’s a lightly flavoured alternative to a sweetened drink. For more combinations using berries, browse these berry infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use approximately 1 cup of chopped fruit and 8–12 basil leaves per litre of water. The fruit measurements below are approximate; small differences in the size of the berries or watermelon cubes won’t prevent the infusion from working.

Ingredients

1,000 ml (about 4¼ cups) drinking water
75 g (about ½ cup) fresh blueberries
75 g (about ½ cup) diced seedless watermelon, rind removed
5 g (about ¼ cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves) fresh basil

Yield: About 1 litre, or 4 servings of roughly 1 cup each after straining. The amount can vary slightly depending on how much water remains with the fruit.

How do you make blueberry watermelon basil water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping.

Wash your hands, then rinse the blueberries, watermelon and basil under running water. Use a clean pitcher and utensils.
Cut the watermelon into small cubes, removing the rind and any hard seeds. Measure the fruit and basil.
Bruise the basil gently between your fingers to release its aroma. Leave the blueberries whole for a clearer, more delicately flavoured infusion.
Combine the blueberries, watermelon and basil in the pitcher. Pour in the water and stir gently.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours; leave it longer within that window if you prefer a stronger flavour.
Strain the infusion into glasses or another clean container. Serve chilled, with ice if you like.

For another ratio or ingredient combination, use the ai infused water generator.

Why do blueberry, watermelon and basil pair well?

Blueberries bring a mild berry note, while watermelon adds a fresh, slightly sweet flavour. Basil gives the drink an herbal aroma that balances the fruit. Because the ingredients are steeped rather than blended, expect a lighter flavour than you would get from juice or a smoothie.

The fruit and herbs also make plain water more appealing if you find it easier to drink with flavour. You can explore the individual ingredients in blueberry infused water, watermelon infused water and basil water.

The nutrients in the strained water are not the same as those in the whole ingredients, and their amounts are unknown. Drinking it supports hydration; it does not detoxify the body. The liver and kidneys do most of that work, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste.

How should you store it?

Keep blueberry watermelon basil water covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavour, and discard it after 2 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or smells sour. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

Straining after steeping helps keep softened fruit and basil from sitting in the water for the whole storage period. Store any strained fruit in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator if you plan to eat it.

How can you vary the recipe?

Make the berry flavour gentler

Use fewer blueberries and a little more watermelon, keeping the combined fruit close to 1 cup. The result will be lighter on berry flavour while retaining the same fruit-to-water ratio.

Adjust the basil

Start with fewer leaves if you prefer just a hint of herb. For a more noticeable aroma, use the full 8–12 leaves and gently bruise them before adding the water.

Change the steeping time

Taste the infusion after 2 hours, then continue refrigerating it for up to 4 hours if you want more flavour. Strain when the balance tastes right to you.