Cherry Honeydew Mint Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Cherry honeydew mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and yields about 1 litre (4 1/4 cups), or 4 servings.

What is cherry honeydew mint water?

Cherry honeydew mint water is plain water steeped with pitted cherries, honeydew melon and fresh mint. The fruit lends a mild sweetness, while the mint adds a fresh aroma without needing a sweetener.

It is an easy way to make water more appealing if you prefer a little flavor. For more fruit combinations, browse these berry infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings, gather:

Water: 1,000 ml (about 4 1/4 cups)
Cherries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), pitted and halved
Honeydew: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), peeled and cut into small cubes
Fresh mint: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

The recipe uses about 150 g (1 cup) of chopped fruit per litre of water, plus a small handful of herbs. Choose ripe honeydew for a more noticeable melon flavor; both sweet and sour cherries work, depending on whether you prefer a milder or tarter infusion.

You will also need a covered pitcher with room for the fruit and water, a knife and a strainer if you prefer to serve the water without the solids.

How do you make cherry honeydew mint water?

Wash your hands, then rinse the cherries, mint and outside of the honeydew under running water. Rub the melon rind clean before cutting it.
Prepare the fruit by removing every cherry pit, halving the cherries and cutting the peeled honeydew into small cubes. Discard the melon seeds and rind.
Add the cherries and honeydew to the pitcher. Gently press the mint leaves between your fingers to release their aroma, then add them to the pitcher.
Pour in 1,000 ml (about 4 1/4 cups) of water and stir gently. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours; leave it for up to 4 hours if you prefer a stronger infusion.
Serve the cherry honeydew mint water chilled, with or without the fruit. Strain out the solids first if you want a clear drink.

Want to adjust the combination? Use the ai infused water generator for another fruit-and-herb idea.

The hands-on preparation takes about 10 minutes. Check that all cherry pits have been removed before serving, especially if children will eat the fruit.

Why do cherry, honeydew and mint pair well?

Cherries contribute a tart or sweet fruit flavor and can give the water a pink tint. Honeydew softens that sharper note with a mild melon flavor, while mint keeps the finished drink tasting fresh. If you enjoy the cherry flavor most, try a simpler cherry infused water.

Honeydew is subtle, so cutting it into small cubes gives more of its surface contact with the water. Explore honeydew infused water for a melon-forward version, or make mint water when you want the herb flavor on its own.

The main benefit of this drink is hydration. Steeping does not transfer all the nutrients or fiber from the whole fruit into the water, and there is no evidence that this particular combination detoxifies the body. The liver and kidneys do most of that work; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store cherry honeydew mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated. For the best flavor, drink the water within 24 hours; discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or develops a sour smell.

Straining out the fruit and mint after steeping can help keep the flavor from changing as much in storage. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours, and use a clean glass each time you serve it.

How can you vary cherry honeydew mint water?

Adjust the fruit balance

Use a little more cherry and a little less honeydew for a tarter drink, or reverse the proportions for a softer melon flavor. Keep the combined fruit amount around 150 g (1 cup) per litre of water as a starting point.

Change the mint intensity

Use fewer mint leaves for a quieter flavor, or steep for closer to 4 hours for a more pronounced infusion. Press the leaves gently rather than shredding them if you want fewer small pieces in the pitcher.

Serve it over ice

Pour the chilled infusion over ice just before drinking. The melting ice will dilute the flavor, so taste the water after steeping and decide whether you prefer it with or without ice.