Cherry Cantaloupe Water: Recipe and How to Make It
Cherry cantaloupe water is a fruit-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including chilling, and makes about 4 cups (950 ml). For more combinations, try the ai infused water generator.
What is cherry cantaloupe water?
Cherry cantaloupe water is cold water steeped with pitted cherries and pieces of fresh cantaloupe. The fruit gives the water a light flavor without blending it into a smoothie or adding juice.
It is an easy option when you want a change from plain water. For more fruit combinations, browse these berry infused water recipes.
What ingredients and ratio do you need?
This recipe uses about 1 cup (150 g) of chopped fruit for 1 liter of water. Measure the cherries after removing their pits and the cantaloupe after removing its rind and seeds.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Water | 1,000 ml (1 liter), about 4¼ US cups |
| Cherries, pitted and halved | 75 g, about ½ cup |
| Cantaloupe, cut into small cubes | 75 g, about ½ cup |
Use ripe fruit for the clearest flavor. Sweet cherries give a softer fruit flavor, while sour cherries make the water a little more tart. The exact flavor and color will vary with the fruit and how long it steeps.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups (950 ml)
How do you make cherry cantaloupe water?
- Wash the cherries under running water. Scrub the cantaloupe rind under running water before cutting it, then remove the rind and seeds.
- Pit and halve the cherries. Cut the cantaloupe into small cubes so its surfaces are exposed to the water.
- Add the prepared fruit to a clean pitcher, then pour in 1 liter of water.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Stir the water, then pour it into glasses. Strain out the fruit if you prefer a clearer drink.
Taste the water after the first 2 hours. Fruit flavor builds as it sits, but it will remain subtler than the flavor of juice. Return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving.
Why do cherries and cantaloupe pair well?
Cherries bring a tart or sweet note, depending on the variety, while cantaloupe adds a mellow melon flavor. Cutting both fruits exposes more surface area to the water without making the drink thick.
Water provides hydration, which helps the body function normally. Whole cherries and cantaloupe also provide nutrients and fiber, but the amount that transfers into infused water is uncertain; most of the fiber stays in the fruit.
For a simpler single-fruit version, try cherry infused water or cantaloupe infused water.
How should you store cherry cantaloupe water?
Keep cherry cantaloupe water covered in the refrigerator and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it develops cloudiness, slime or a sour smell.
Keep any prepared fruit refrigerated as well. If you plan to eat the fruit after steeping, use clean utensils and eat it within 24 hours. Discard any remaining fruit when you discard the water.
How can you vary cherry cantaloupe water?
Make it more cherry-forward
Use about 100 g (⅔ cup) of pitted cherries and 50 g (⅓ cup) of cantaloupe with the same 1 liter of water. The drink will have a more noticeable cherry flavor while keeping the total fruit amount similar.
Bring out the cantaloupe
Reverse the proportions: use about 50 g (⅓ cup) of pitted cherries and 100 g (⅔ cup) of cantaloupe. Choose a ripe melon for a fuller flavor, and refrigerate the mixture for the same 2–4-hour steep.
Add fresh mint
Add about 5 g (¼ cup loosely packed) of rinsed mint leaves to the pitcher with the fruit. Start with the shorter steep and taste before leaving it longer; the mint can become more noticeable as it sits.
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Ai Infused Water Generator →Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen fruit for cherry cantaloupe water?
Yes. Use unsweetened frozen fruit and make sure the cherries are pitted. Frozen fruit may make the water cloudier as it softens.
Do I need a special pitcher to make cherry cantaloupe water?
No. A clean, covered food-safe container with enough room for the fruit and water works well.
Do I need to add sweetener?
No. The fruit gives the water a mild flavor on its own, although it will taste less sweet than juice.