Cherry Apricot Rosemary Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Cherry apricot rosemary water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups). Try the AI infused water generator for more combinations.

What is cherry apricot rosemary water?

Cherry apricot rosemary water is water steeped with sliced cherries, apricot, and fresh rosemary. The fruit gives the water a gently sweet-tart flavor, while rosemary adds an aromatic, slightly pine-like note.

The recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare, followed by 2 hours in the refrigerator. It makes approximately four 1-cup servings. For more fruit combinations, browse these berry infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 1 liter of cherry apricot rosemary water, use:

• Water: 1,000 ml, or about 4¼ US cups
• Cherries: 100 g, or about ⅔ cup, pitted and halved
• Apricot: 50 g, or about ⅓ cup, pitted and sliced
• Fresh rosemary: about 5 g, or 2 sprigs, with roughly ⅛ cup of leaves

Measure the fruit after removing the pits. The combined fruit is about 1 cup per liter of water, a starting ratio for a noticeable but light infusion. You can use sweet or sour cherries; their ripeness and variety will affect the flavor.

Choose a ripe but firm apricot so the slices hold their shape. Rosemary sprigs vary in size, so the cup measure is approximate. A pitcher or jar with a lid and enough room for both the water and fruit is all the equipment you need.

How do you make cherry apricot rosemary water?

1. Wash your hands, then rinse the cherries, apricot, and rosemary under running water.
2. Pit the cherries and apricot. Halve the cherries and slice the apricot; discard all pits and do not eat the apricot kernel.
3. Add the fruit and rosemary to a clean pitcher. Gently bruise the rosemary between your fingers first to release its aroma, then pour in the water.
4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
5. Strain out the fruit and rosemary if you like, then serve the water chilled. For a lighter herbal flavor, remove the rosemary before serving.

The water will taste subtle rather than like fruit juice. If you want more flavor, extend the refrigerated steep before adding more fruit; crushing or squeezing the fruit changes both the texture and the amount of fruit material in the drink.

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Why do cherries, apricot, and rosemary pair well?

Cherries bring a tangy fruit flavor, while apricot adds a softer, mellow sweetness. Cherry infused water can be tart or sweet depending on the fruit; apricot infused water has a more delicate flavor that rounds it out. Rosemary adds contrast without needing a sweetener; use less if you prefer a subtler herbal taste. See the rosemary water guide for more on the herb's flavor.

The main benefit of this drink is that it can make water more appealing to drink. Whole cherries and apricots contain nutrients and fiber, but the amounts that pass into steeped water are uncertain. Eating the fruit adds its nutrients and calories; the strained water should not be treated as nutritionally equivalent to the whole fruit.

Water supports hydration, while the liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification. This infusion does not cleanse the body or replace medical treatment.

How should you store it?

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

Strain out the ingredients after steeping if you prefer the flavor as it is; leaving them in longer can make the rosemary more pronounced and the fruit softer. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use a clean glass when serving rather than drinking directly from the storage pitcher.

How can you vary cherry apricot rosemary water?

Make it fruit-forward

Keep the total fruit at about 1 cup, but use more cherries and less apricot. This brings the cherry flavor forward without changing the amount of water.

Make it softer and more floral

Use more apricot and fewer cherries, still keeping the fruit total at about 1 cup. Choose ripe apricot for the fullest flavor, and slice it thinly so more surface area contacts the water.

Adjust the rosemary

Start with 1 sprig instead of 2 for a gentler herbal note. Alternatively, use the full amount and remove it after the 2-hour steep; you can taste the water before deciding whether to leave the fruit in longer.