Cherry Kiwi Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Cherry kiwi water is water infused with cherries and kiwi, ready in 2 hours 10 minutes and yielding about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is cherry kiwi water?

Cherry kiwi water is a chilled fruit infusion: sliced fruit steeps in water, then can be strained out before serving. The result is lightly flavored rather than sweet like juice.

It’s an easy option alongside these berry infused water recipes. You can use sweet or sour cherries, depending on whether you prefer a softer or sharper flavor.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 1 cup (150 g) of prepared fruit for approximately 1 liter of water. Weighing the fruit gives the most consistent ratio because the size of the pieces affects how much fits in a cup.

Recipe details

Prep time: 10 minutes
Infusion time: 2–4 hours
Total time: at least 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: about 4 cups (950 mL), or 4 servings of about 1 cup each

Ingredients

950 mL (4 cups) cold drinking water
75 g (about 1/2 cup) pitted, halved cherries
75 g (about 1/2 cup) peeled, sliced kiwi

Use a clean pitcher large enough to hold the water and fruit. No added sugar is needed, although the finished water will taste much lighter than a fruit juice.

How do you make cherry kiwi water?

Rinse the cherries and kiwi under running water, rubbing the kiwi skin gently before peeling.
Pit and halve the cherries. Peel the kiwi and cut it into slices.
Combine the prepared fruit and cold water in the pitcher. Stir gently and cover.
Refrigerate for 2–4 hours, tasting after 2 hours to see whether the flavor is strong enough.
Strain out the fruit if you prefer, then pour the water into glasses. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

For another fruit-to-water combination, try the ai infused water generator.

For the clearest drink, avoid crushing the fruit while stirring or straining. If you prefer more fruit flavor, leave it in the pitcher through the full 4-hour steep; the flavor will still be relatively subtle.

Why do cherries and kiwi pair well?

Cherries bring a rounded fruit flavor, while kiwi adds a bright, tart note. Together they make a balanced infusion without requiring citrus or a sweetener. If you enjoy the ingredients separately, you can also explore cherry infused water and kiwi water.

The main benefit of cherry kiwi water is hydration. Whole kiwi and cherries contain nutrients, but the amount that transfers into a steeped drink is not established; most of the fruit’s fiber remains in the fruit. Eating the strained fruit adds its nutrients and calories, whereas the water alone is very low in calories.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, with the lungs and gut helping eliminate waste. Cherry kiwi water can help you stay hydrated, but it is not a detox treatment.

How should you store cherry kiwi water?

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

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. If you strain the fruit out, return the water to the refrigerator rather than leaving it on the counter. Anyone allergic to kiwi or cherries should avoid the ingredient that causes their reaction.

How can you vary cherry kiwi water?

Use a different cherry

Sweet cherries give the infusion a gentler fruit flavor; sour cherries make it tarter. Keep the prepared fruit quantity the same, and remove the pits whichever type you choose.

Make it sparkling

Replace the still water with the same quantity of chilled sparkling water. Cover and refrigerate the pitcher during the infusion, then serve promptly after pouring to preserve some fizz.

Adjust the fruit balance

Use more kiwi for a sharper flavor or more cherries for a rounder one. Keep the combined prepared fruit close to 1 cup (150 g) for the 4 cups (950 mL) of water, then adjust to taste the next time you make it.