Cherry Peach Mint Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Cherry peach mint water is a fruit-and-herb infused water that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 4 cups (960 mL).

What is cherry peach mint water?

Cherry peach mint water is chilled water flavored with sliced cherries, peach and fresh mint. The ingredients steep rather than blend, giving the water a light fruit flavor without added sweetener.

It’s an 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 approximately 1 cup of prepared fruit and a small handful of mint for 4 cups of water. It makes about four 1-cup servings; the amount you pour may vary slightly after straining.

Water: 960 mL (4 US cups)
Cherries: approximately 75 g (1/2 cup), pitted and halved
Peach: approximately 75 g (1/2 cup), sliced
Fresh mint: approximately 5 g (1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Choose a ripe peach for its aroma and fresh cherries that are firm and undamaged. Sweet cherries give a gentler flavor; sour cherries make the infusion more tart. You can leave the peach skin on after washing it.

A pitcher or covered jar large enough to hold the water and fruit is all the equipment you need. A strainer is helpful if you prefer to serve the water without pieces of fruit or mint.

How do you make cherry peach mint water?

Allow about 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping.

Rinse the cherries, peach and mint under running water.
Pit the cherries and cut them in half. Remove the peach pit and slice the flesh.
Place the fruit and mint in a clean pitcher. Gently press the mint between your fingers to release its aroma without shredding it.
Pour in the water and stir gently to distribute the ingredients.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours; the longer steep gives a fuller flavor.
Strain if desired, then serve chilled. Remove any remaining cherry pits before serving or eating the fruit.

For another combination after making this recipe, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do cherry, peach and mint pair well?

Cherries bring a sweet or tart fruit note, while peach adds a softer, fragrant sweetness. Mint gives the finish a fresh herbal taste without overpowering the fruit when used in a small amount.

The cherry note resembles cherry infused water, while the peach contributes the mellow flavor found in peach infused water. The mint adds the refreshing aroma associated with mint water.

The main benefit is hydration, especially if the flavor helps you enjoy drinking water. Whole fruit contains fiber and nutrients, but the amount transferred into a steeped drink is uncertain; most of the fiber remains in the fruit. No specific health benefit of this combination has been established.

Cherry peach mint water does not detoxify the body. The liver and kidneys do most of that work, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store cherry peach mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Do not leave the prepared water at room temperature for more than a few hours. If you plan to serve it over a longer period, keep the pitcher in the refrigerator and pour individual glasses as needed.

How can you vary cherry peach mint water?

Make it sweeter or more tart

Use sweet cherries for a softer fruit flavor or sour cherries for a brighter, tart version. A ripe peach also adds a more noticeable aroma than a firm, underripe one, without requiring added sugar.

Adjust the mint

Use fewer mint leaves for a subtler herbal note. For a more noticeable aroma, gently press the leaves before adding them, rather than tearing them into small pieces that can be harder to strain.

Add bubbles at serving

For a sparkling version, steep the fruit and mint in part of the still water, then top each glass with chilled sparkling water when serving. This keeps more of the fizz in the finished drink.