Kiwi Apple Basil Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Kiwi apple basil water is a fruit-and-herb-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make, including steeping, and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups), or four servings. To customize another batch, try the ai infused water generator.

What is kiwi apple basil water?

Kiwi apple basil water is chilled drinking water flavored with sliced kiwi, apple and fresh basil. The fruit and leaves steep in the water rather than being blended, so the result is lightly flavored and easy to strain.

It is a refreshing choice when you want water with a little more flavor but no added sugar. For more fruit combinations, browse these tropical fruit infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 1 liter of kiwi apple basil water, use approximately 1 cup of chopped fruit and a small handful of basil. This combination gives the water a noticeable flavor without needing a large amount of produce.

Water: 1 liter (about 4¼ cups)
Kiwi: 75 g (about ½ cup), peeled and sliced
Apple: 75 g (about ½ cup), cored and thinly sliced
Fresh basil: 5 g (about ¼ cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Steeping time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 1 liter (4¼ cups), or four 250 mL servings

Use a ripe but firm kiwi and an apple you enjoy eating. The cup measurements for the fruit are approximate because the size and shape of the slices affect how they fit into a cup.

How do you make kiwi apple basil water?

Rinse the kiwi, apple and basil under cool running water, including the kiwi before peeling it.
Peel the kiwi and slice it. Core and thinly slice the apple, discarding its seeds.
Place the fruit and basil in a clean pitcher. Gently press the basil leaves to release their aroma without tearing them into small pieces.
Pour in the water, cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, continue steeping in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
Strain the water if you prefer, then pour it into glasses. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

Taste the water after the first 2 hours. Thin fruit slices expose more surface to the water, while gently pressed basil contributes aroma without making the drink difficult to strain.

Why do kiwi, apple and basil work together?

Kiwi adds a tart, tropical note, while apple brings a milder, sweet flavor. Basil gives the combination a fresh herbal aroma that keeps the fruit from tasting one-dimensional. You can explore each flavor on its own in kiwi water, apple infused water and basil water.

The main benefit of kiwi apple basil water is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; this drink does not need to “flush toxins” to be useful.

Whole kiwi contains vitamin C and fiber, and whole apple also contains fiber. The amounts that transfer into steeped water are not established here, so do not count the fruit’s full nutrients as part of the strained drink. Eating the fruit provides its fiber.

If you have a kiwi allergy, avoid kiwi apple basil water. Seek urgent medical help for trouble breathing or significant swelling after consuming it.

How should you store kiwi apple basil water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated. For the best flavor, drink kiwi apple basil water within 24 hours. Discard any remaining water and fruit after 2–3 days, or sooner if the mixture becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Straining out the fruit and basil after steeping can help preserve the flavor you like, but it does not remove the need for refrigeration. Use a clean pitcher and clean utensils whenever you prepare or serve the drink.

How can you vary kiwi apple basil water?

Adjust the fruit balance

Use a little more kiwi for a tarter drink or a little more apple for a softer flavor. Keep the combined fruit amount near 1 cup per liter of water so the infusion remains light.

Change the apple

A tart apple will make kiwi apple basil water brighter, while a sweeter apple will give it a gentler fruit flavor. Keep the skin on after rinsing if you like the color it adds to the pitcher.

Make the basil milder

Use fewer basil leaves or remove them after the first 2 hours if you prefer the fruit to stand out. For a stronger herbal note, use the full amount and taste the water as it steeps.