Cranberry Kiwi Mint Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Cranberry kiwi mint water is a tart, herb-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 4 cups (960 ml).

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What is cranberry kiwi mint water?

Cranberry kiwi mint water is plain water steeped with fresh cranberries, green kiwi and mint. The fruit gives it a gentle tartness, while the mint adds a cool aroma. The flavor is lighter than juice because the ingredients are steeped rather than blended or squeezed.

It’s one of many berry infused water recipes you can make without added sugar. Serve it chilled on its own or with a meal.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 140 g of fruit and 5 g of mint for 960 ml of water. That makes roughly four 1-cup servings, though the exact amount after straining can vary slightly.

Water: 960 ml (4 cups)
Fresh cranberries: about 50 g (1/2 cup)
Green kiwi: about 90 g (1/2 cup sliced), peeled
Fresh mint leaves: about 5 g (1/8 cup, or 2 tablespoons, lightly packed)

Choose ripe but firm kiwi for a fruity flavor without too much pulp. Fresh cranberries are quite tart; cutting them helps the water pick up their flavor. Use plain drinking water and a clean, covered pitcher or jar.

How do you make cranberry kiwi mint water?

Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours
Yield: About 4 cups (960 ml)

Wash your hands, then rinse the cranberries, kiwi and mint under running water. Use a clean cutting board and utensils.
Prepare the fruit by peeling and slicing the kiwi and cutting the cranberries in half. Lightly press the mint leaves between your fingers to release their aroma.
Combine the fruit and mint in the pitcher, then pour in 960 ml (4 cups) of water. Stir gently and cover.
Refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, continue steeping for up to 4 hours.
Strain if you prefer a clearer drink, or pour with the fruit and mint left in the pitcher. Serve cold.

Taste the water after the first 2 hours. If you prefer a subtle infusion, strain it then; if you want more fruit and herb flavor, let it steep longer in the refrigerator.

Why do cranberry, kiwi and mint pair well?

Cranberries bring a sharp, tart note, while ripe kiwi softens it with a fruitier flavor. If you enjoy that tartness on its own, cranberry infused water is a simpler option.

Kiwi also gives the drink a soft green color when the slices release a little pulp. For a fruit-forward infusion without the other ingredients, see kiwi water. Mint contributes a fresh aroma that balances both fruits; mint water puts the herb first.

The main benefit of cranberry kiwi mint water is hydration. Raw kiwi and cranberries provide vitamin C and fiber when eaten, but the amount of vitamin C that transfers into the water is uncertain, and strained water contains little of the fruit’s fiber. The drink is very low in calories when the fruit is steeped rather than squeezed or eaten.

Hydration supports normal body functions, but the drink does not cleanse the body: the liver and kidneys do most of that work, with the lungs and gut also helping remove waste. Cranberry kiwi mint water is not a treatment for a urinary tract infection; contact a clinician if you have symptoms.

How should you store it?

Keep cranberry kiwi mint water covered in the refrigerator, including while it steeps. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling; harmful bacteria do not always cause noticeable changes.

Do not leave the prepared drink at room temperature for more than 2 hours. If you strain it, refrigerate the water promptly and keep the same storage clock from when you first prepared it.

How can you vary cranberry kiwi mint water?

Make it tarter: Lightly crush some of the halved cranberries before adding the water. This releases more flavor and may make the drink cloudier.
Make it fruitier: Use a ripe kiwi and steep for the full 4 hours. Riper fruit tastes sweeter, even without added sugar.
Make it more herbal: Gently press the mint leaves before steeping, or leave them in until serving. Avoid shredding them if you want a clearer drink.
Serve it sparkling: Steep the fruit and mint in still water first, then add chilled sparkling water just before serving. This dilutes the infusion slightly but helps preserve the bubbles.