Cantaloupe Apricot Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Cantaloupe apricot water is water infused with fresh cantaloupe and apricot; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes and makes about 4 cups (960 mL).

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What is cantaloupe apricot water?

Cantaloupe apricot water is a chilled fruit infusion made by letting pieces of both fruits steep in drinking water. The fruit adds a delicate melon-and-stone-fruit flavor without blending or squeezing it into the water.

This recipe is one of many melon infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. It contains no added sweetener, although some natural fruit sugars may transfer into the water.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use approximately 1 cup of chopped fruit for 4 cups of water. The quantities below give cantaloupe and apricot nearly equal weight; the finished flavor will be subtle rather than juice-like.

Ingredient	Amount	Preparation
Cantaloupe	About 1/2 cup (80 g)	Rind removed, flesh cubed
Apricot	About 1/2 cup (75 g)	Pitted and sliced
Drinking water	4 cups (960 mL)	Cold

Choose ripe fruit for the most noticeable flavor. Measure the cantaloupe after removing its rind and the apricot after removing its pit. A covered pitcher or jar large enough to hold the water and fruit makes mixing and refrigeration easier.

How do you make cantaloupe apricot water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups (960 mL), or four 1-cup (240-mL) servings

Wash the cantaloupe under running water, scrubbing its rind with a clean produce brush before cutting. Rinse the apricot under running water.
Cut away the cantaloupe rind and cube the flesh. Remove and discard the apricot pit, then slice the fruit.
Add the measured cantaloupe and apricot to a clean pitcher or jar. Pour in the cold drinking water and stir gently.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
Strain the fruit out if you prefer, then serve the cantaloupe apricot water cold. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

Cutting the fruit into small pieces exposes more surface to the water. Avoid crushing it if you want a clear, lightly flavored drink; squeezing or blending the fruit changes both its texture and the amount of fruit in each serving.

Why do cantaloupe and apricot work well together?

Cantaloupe brings a mellow melon flavor, while apricot adds a slightly tart, fragrant note. Together they make water taste fruity without needing a sweetener. The flavor depends on the ripeness of the fruit and the length of the infusion.

Both fruits contain water and nutrients, but the nutrient amounts in the whole fruit do not tell you how much enters an infusion. Eating the fruit provides its fiber; strained cantaloupe apricot water should not be counted on as a significant fiber source.

The main benefit of the drink is hydration. Like other water, it supports normal body functions, including the work of the liver and kidneys, which do most of the body's detoxification. For more ideas using either flavor, see cantaloupe infused water and apricot infused water.

How should you store cantaloupe apricot water?

Keep cantaloupe apricot water covered and refrigerated, and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. An appealing smell does not guarantee that a drink is safe, so follow the storage time even if it looks and smells normal.

Refrigerate the pitcher promptly after preparation and serving. Discard the drink if it has been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Use a clean utensil when serving, rather than drinking directly from the storage pitcher.

How can you vary cantaloupe apricot water?

Add mint

Rinse 8 fresh mint leaves and add them with the fruit before chilling. Mint gives the same cantaloupe apricot water a fresher herbal note without changing the basic fruit ratio.

Make it sparkling

Infuse the fruit in 3 cups (720 mL) of still water. After chilling, add 1 cup (240 mL) of plain sparkling water just before serving to preserve its bubbles.

Adjust the strength

Start tasting after the 2-hour chill. If you want more fruit flavor, return the covered pitcher to the refrigerator and continue steeping, up to 4 hours in total; strain it when the flavor suits you.