Cherry Apricot Mint Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Cherry apricot mint water is chilled water infused with cherries, apricots and fresh mint; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and yields about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is cherry apricot mint water?

Cherry apricot mint water is a fruit-and-herb infusion made by letting cut ingredients rest in cold water. The fruit gives the water a subtle stone-fruit flavor, while mint adds a fresh finish. Unlike juice, the fruit is not blended or squeezed.

For more fruit combinations, browse these berry infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use about 1 cup of cut fruit and a small handful of mint for a pitcher containing about 4 cups of water. The amounts below make approximately four 1-cup servings; the final volume can vary slightly when you remove the fruit.

950 mL (4 cups) cold drinking water
75 g (about 1/2 cup) cherries, pitted and halved
75 g (about 1/2 cup) apricots, pitted and sliced
5 g (about 1/4 cup, lightly packed) fresh mint leaves

Measure the fruit after removing the pits. The gram and cup amounts are approximate because fruit size and the way pieces fit in a cup vary. Use ripe fruit for the fullest flavor, but avoid fruit that is moldy or slimy.

How do you make cherry apricot mint water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation, followed by at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Wash your hands, pitcher and utensils, then rinse the cherries, apricots and mint under running water.
Remove the cherry and apricot pits, discard them, and cut the cherries in halves and the apricots into slices.
Add the fruit and mint leaves to a clean pitcher. Gently press the mint between your fingers first if you want a more noticeable aroma.
Pour in the cold water, cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
Serve the water chilled, straining out the fruit and mint if you prefer. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

For another combination, use the ai infused water generator.

The infusion will taste lighter than fruit juice. If the flavor is too subtle, let it steep toward the longer end of the recommended time rather than crushing or squeezing the fruit. Serve with ice if you like, remembering that melting ice will dilute the flavor.

Why do cherry, apricot and mint pair well?

Cherries bring a sweet or tart note, depending on the variety, while apricots add a softer, fragrant fruit flavor. Mint provides a cool-tasting contrast that keeps the combination from tasting too heavy. The flavors are related but distinct: compare cherry infused water with apricot infused water to see how each fruit works on its own.

The mint is used for flavor rather than as a concentrated herbal preparation; learn more about mint water. This recipe has no added sugar, although a small amount of fruit sugar may enter the water. Drinking it can help you stay hydrated if you enjoy it more than plain water.

Raw cherries and apricots contain nutrients and fiber, but most of the fruit remains in the pitcher. Don't count the whole fruit's nutrients as nutrients in the strained water. Your liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; water supports normal hydration rather than providing a special cleanse.

How should you store cherry apricot mint water?

Keep the covered pitcher refrigerated and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

If you strain the water, use a clean strainer and return it to the refrigerator promptly. Straining changes the flavor and texture but does not extend the recommended storage time.

How can you vary the recipe?

Adjust the fruit balance

Use more cherries for a more pronounced cherry flavor, or more apricots for a softer fruit note. Keep the combined amount close to 1 cup of cut fruit for the same amount of water.

Make the mint milder

Start with fewer mint leaves if you want the fruit to stand out. Leave the leaves whole rather than pressing them, and remove them after steeping if the mint flavor is strong enough for you.

Serve with the fruit or strain it

Leave the sliced fruit in the glass for a colorful presentation, or strain it out for a clearer drink. Eating the fruit adds its nutrients and calories; those are not the same as the amounts in the infused water alone.