Cherry Watermelon Mint Water Recipe

Cherry watermelon mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and makes about 4 cups.

What is cherry watermelon mint water?

Cherry watermelon mint water is plain water steeped with pitted cherries, watermelon and fresh mint. The fruit adds a subtle flavor and color, while the mint gives the drink a fresh finish. Unlike a smoothie, the fruit is not blended into the water.

For more combinations with a similar fruity flavor, browse these berry infused water recipes. This recipe uses chopped fruit so its flavor can reach the water without added sugar.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use roughly equal amounts of cherry and watermelon, plus a small handful of mint, for 4 cups of water. The recipe makes approximately four 1-cup servings; the amount can vary slightly after straining.

Water: 950 ml (4 cups)
Cherries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), pitted and halved
Watermelon: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), cubed, with rind removed
Fresh mint: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Measure the cherries after removing their pits. Sweet or sour cherries work; sour cherries will give the water a tarter taste. Choose ripe watermelon for the most noticeable fruit flavor, and use clean, fresh mint leaves rather than stems alone.

A glass pitcher or a covered jar large enough to hold the water and fruit makes preparation easy. A strainer is useful for serving, but it is optional.

How do you make cherry watermelon mint water?

Wash the cherries, watermelon rind and mint under running water.
Pit and halve the cherries; cut the watermelon into small cubes and remove any seeds.
Place the cherries and watermelon in a clean pitcher. Gently press the mint leaves between your fingers and add them to the pitcher.
Pour in 950 ml (4 cups) of water and stir gently.
Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. At 2 hours, taste the water; leave it longer if you prefer a stronger infusion.
Serve chilled, straining out the fruit and mint if you like.

For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do cherry, watermelon and mint pair well?

Cherries contribute a sweet or tart fruit flavor, depending on the variety. Halving them exposes the flesh to the water, as in simpler cherry infused water. Watermelon softens that flavor with a mild sweetness; see watermelon infused water for another way to use it.

Mint adds a cool, aromatic note without making the drink taste heavy. Gently pressing the leaves releases their aroma; crushing them hard can leave small pieces in the water. If you prefer a simpler herb flavor, try mint water.

The main benefit of this drink is hydration. Whole fruit contains nutrients, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain; eating the fruit provides more of its nutrients and fiber. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, and this drink supports hydration rather than cleansing those organs.

How should you store it?

Keep cherry watermelon mint water covered and refrigerated while it steeps and after serving. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Strain the fruit and mint when the flavor is to your liking. Avoid leaving the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. If serving the fruit, make sure all cherry pits have been removed.

How can you vary the recipe?

Adjust the fruit balance

For a stronger cherry flavor, use more pitted cherry and less watermelon. For a milder, melon-forward drink, reverse the proportions while keeping the total chopped fruit close to 1 cup.

Change the mint level

Use fewer mint leaves for a softer finish, or keep the full amount and strain the leaves once the flavor suits you. Add them gently rather than blending them into the water.

Serve with or without the fruit

Strain the infusion for a clearer drink, or leave the fruit in the glass. If you eat the fruit, its calories and nutrients count in addition to those in the infused water.