Cranberry Apricot Ginger Water: Easy Recipe

Cranberry apricot ginger water is a chilled fruit-and-ginger infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 4 cups (960 mL).

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What is cranberry apricot ginger water?

Cranberry apricot ginger water is drinking water steeped with fresh cranberries, apricot and ginger. The cranberries add tartness, the apricot lends a soft fruit flavor, and the ginger gives the water a gentle spicy edge.

Unlike a blended drink, this infusion leaves most of the fruit solids behind when strained. It is one option among these berry infused water recipes when you want a lightly flavored drink without added sweetener.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses roughly 1 cup of fruit and 1 tablespoon of ginger for 4 cups of water. It makes about 4 servings; the precise amount of strained water may vary slightly.

Water: 960 mL (4 cups)
Fresh cranberries: about 50 g (1/2 cup), measured whole
Fresh apricot: about 75 g (1/2 cup), sliced and pitted
Fresh ginger: about 10 g (1 tablespoon, or 1/16 cup), thinly sliced

Choose a ripe apricot for a more noticeable fruit flavor. Whole cranberries can be firm and tart, so cutting them helps expose their flesh to the water. A clean pitcher or large covered jar with enough room for the water and fruit is useful.

How do you make cranberry apricot ginger water?

Wash the cranberries, apricot and ginger under running water. Scrub the ginger to remove any visible dirt.
Cut the cranberries in half. Remove the apricot pit and slice the flesh, then thinly slice the ginger.
Add the cranberries, apricot and ginger to a clean pitcher or jar. Pour in the 960 mL (4 cups) of water and stir gently.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
Strain the water if you prefer it without fruit pieces, then pour into glasses. Serve chilled or over ice.

The fruit gives the water a subtle flavor rather than the sweetness or body of juice. Taste it after 2 hours and continue steeping within the suggested window if you would like a stronger ginger and fruit flavor.

Why do cranberry, apricot and ginger pair well?

Cranberry's sharpness balances apricot's mellow flavor, while ginger adds warmth without needing a sweetener. If you want to emphasize one ingredient, use the same basic approach as cranberry infused water, apricot infused water or ginger water.

The main benefit of cranberry apricot ginger water is that it can make plain water more appealing to drink. Hydration helps the body function normally; the liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

Steeped water contains only some of the compounds from the ingredients, and the amount transferred is unknown. It should not be assumed to provide the same nutrients as eating the fruit or the same effects as a concentrated ginger product. If you take warfarin or need to limit fluids for a medical condition, ask your clinician whether this drink fits your plan.

How should you store cranberry apricot ginger water?

Keep cranberry apricot ginger water covered and refrigerated, and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours. Straining makes the drink easier to pour, but it does not extend the recommended storage time.

How can you vary cranberry apricot ginger water?

Adjust the ginger

Use less ginger for a gentler drink or a little more for a sharper finish. Thin slices expose more of the ginger to the water than a single large piece.

Change the fruit balance

Use more apricot and fewer cranberries for a softer flavor, or reverse the balance for a tarter infusion. Keep the total fruit close to 1 cup so the pitcher remains easy to stir and pour.

Serve it strained or with fruit

Strain the infusion for a clear drink, or leave the fruit pieces in the pitcher while serving. Eating the fruit adds its calories; the calories from the whole fruit should not be counted as though they were all in the steeped water.