Kiwi Lemon Mint Water: Recipe and Storage

Kiwi lemon mint water is a fruit-and-herb-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 1 litre (4¼ cups). For a custom combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is kiwi lemon mint water?

Kiwi lemon mint water is chilled water steeped with sliced kiwi, lemon and fresh mint. The fruit and leaves flavor the water without being blended, so the finished drink is lighter than a juice or smoothie.

It is one of many tropical fruit infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. Serve it strained or pour it into glasses with the fruit for a colorful presentation.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses 1 litre of water as its base and makes about four 250 mL servings. The fruit and herb amounts are flexible, but this ratio gives each ingredient room to contribute without overpowering the others.

Water: 1,000 ml (about 4¼ cups)
Kiwi: 150 g peeled and sliced (about 1 cup, or 2–3 kiwis)
Lemon: 50 g sliced (about ¼ cup, or ½ lemon)
Fresh mint: 5 g (about ¼ cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Use ripe but firm kiwi so the slices hold their shape. A clean, covered pitcher with enough space for the water and fruit makes the mixture easier to refrigerate and pour.

How do you make kiwi lemon mint water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and 2 hours for the initial refrigerated steep. For a stronger infusion, you can steep it for up to 4 hours before straining.

Wash your hands, the kiwi, lemon and mint under running water. Scrub the lemon rind gently, since it will go into the pitcher.
Peel the kiwi and cut it into slices. Cut the lemon into thin slices, removing any seeds you can see.
Press the mint leaves gently between your fingers to release their aroma. Avoid tearing them into tiny pieces if you want a clearer drink.
Add the kiwi, lemon and mint to the pitcher, then pour in the water. Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator.
Steep for 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for more flavor. Strain out the fruit and mint, then serve or return the covered drink to the refrigerator.

Taste the water after the initial steep. Lemon pith can make the drink bitter with a longer infusion, so strain it by 4 hours.

Why do kiwi, lemon and mint work together?

Kiwi adds a mellow, slightly tart fruit flavor, while lemon gives the water a sharper citrus note. Mint contributes a fresh aroma that makes the combination taste lighter. The result has more variety than kiwi water alone, without needing added sweetener.

Like lemon water, this drink can make plain water more appealing. The mint supplies the herbal note familiar from mint water, but the amount of flavor depends on the leaves and steeping time.

The main benefit is hydration; the amount of vitamins that transfers into the water is not known. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Infused water supports hydration, not a special detox process.

Avoid kiwi or mint if you are allergic to either ingredient. If acidic drinks trigger reflux for you, use less lemon or skip it.

How should you store kiwi lemon mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, including while it steeps. For the best flavor, drink the water within 24 hours. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or develops a sour smell.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Straining by 4 hours helps limit bitterness from the lemon; use a clean, covered container for the strained water.

What variations can you try?

Milder lemon

Use fewer lemon slices if you prefer the kiwi flavor to stand out. You can also remove the lemon peel and pith before steeping to reduce bitterness.

More mint aroma

Press the leaves gently just before adding them, or use a little more mint. Taste after the initial steep rather than leaving the fruit in the pitcher longer than recommended.

Fruitier flavor

Lightly mash a few kiwi slices before adding the water. This makes the infusion cloudier and can add more fruit matter, so strain it through a fine sieve if you prefer a clearer drink.