Cranberry Pineapple Mint Water: Easy Recipe

Cranberry pineapple mint water is a fruit-and-herb infused water that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and makes about 4 cups.

What is cranberry pineapple mint water?

Cranberry pineapple mint water combines tart cranberries, sweet pineapple and fresh mint in chilled water. The fruit is steeped rather than blended, so the finished drink has a lighter flavor than juice.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make without added sugar. The pineapple softens the cranberry’s tartness, while mint gives the water a fresh finish.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 4 cups, use about 1 cup of chopped or whole fruit and a small handful of mint. This ratio gives the ingredients room to infuse without crowding the pitcher.

Water: 950 mL (4 cups)
Fresh cranberries: 50 g (about 1/2 cup)
Fresh pineapple: 80 g (about 1/2 cup), cut into small chunks
Fresh mint: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Choose firm cranberries and ripe pineapple. You do not need to add sweetener: the pineapple contributes a subtle sweetness, although the water will taste much less sweet than pineapple juice. Use a pitcher or jar large enough to hold the fruit and water comfortably.

How do you make cranberry pineapple mint water?

Active preparation: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours
Yield: About 4 cups, or 4 small servings

Rinse the cranberries, pineapple and mint under running water. Remove the pineapple skin and core, if still attached.
Cut the pineapple into small chunks and halve or lightly crush the cranberries to expose their interiors.
Bruise the mint gently between your fingers, then add it to a clean pitcher with the fruit.
Pour in the water, stir and cover the pitcher.
Refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
Strain if desired and serve chilled. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

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Why do cranberry, pineapple and mint pair well?

Cranberries give the water a tart edge, while pineapple adds a mellow, fruity sweetness. Like other cranberry infused water, this recipe is delicate rather than juice-like; crushing the berries helps release their flavor.

The pineapple makes the blend taste rounder without needing syrup. If you prefer its flavor to stand out, pineapple infused water is another option. Mint adds a cool, herbal note, as it does in mint water.

The main benefit of cranberry pineapple mint water is hydration, especially if its flavor makes plain water more appealing to you. The whole fruits contain nutrients, but the amount transferred into steeped water is uncertain. There is no evidence that this particular drink treats or prevents a medical condition.

How should you store cranberry pineapple mint water?

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

You can strain out the fruit and mint after the initial steep and return the water to the refrigerator. This makes the flavor easier to control and keeps pieces out of each glass. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary cranberry pineapple mint water?

Make it more tart

Use a little more cranberry and a little less pineapple, keeping the total fruit close to 1 cup. Halve the cranberries before steeping so their flavor can reach the water.

Make pineapple the leading flavor

Increase the pineapple and reduce the cranberries while keeping the total fruit near 1 cup. Cut the pineapple into small pieces for even contact with the water.

Adjust the mint

Use fewer mint leaves for a subtle herbal note, or use the full amount for a more noticeable finish. Bruise the leaves gently rather than shredding them; this makes them easier to strain out before serving.