Kiwi Lime Mint Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Kiwi lime mint water is a fruit-and-herb infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and yields about 1 liter, or 4 servings.

What is kiwi lime mint water?

Kiwi lime mint water is plain water flavored with sliced kiwi, lime and fresh mint. The fruit and herbs steep in the refrigerator, giving the water a gentle flavor without blending the ingredients or adding sugar.

The combination is one of many ways to make tropical fruit infused water recipes. Kiwi brings mild sweetness, lime adds tartness, and mint gives the drink a fresh aroma.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 1 liter of kiwi lime mint water, use:

Water: 1 liter (4 1/4 cups)
Kiwi: 150 g (about 1 cup), peeled and sliced
Lime: 75 g (about 1/2 cup sliced, or 1 lime)
Fresh mint: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

The amounts are a starting point rather than a strict formula. Fruit size and how tightly slices fit into a cup can vary, so use the weight if you want a more consistent batch.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerator steep: 2–4 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes minimum
Yield: About 1 liter, or 4 servings

How do you make kiwi lime mint water?

Rinse the kiwi, lime and mint under running water. Peel the kiwi, then slice the kiwi and lime thinly.
Place the kiwi, lime and mint in a clean pitcher. Gently press the mint leaves between your fingers first to release their aroma.
Pour in the water and stir gently to distribute the ingredients.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours; leave it longer if you prefer a stronger infusion.
Remove the lime slices or strain the drink by 4 hours to limit bitterness from the citrus peel and pith. Serve chilled, with ice if desired.

For help planning another batch, use the ai infused water generator.

Cutting the fruit into thin slices gives the water more contact with the cut surfaces. Avoid mashing the kiwi if you prefer a clearer drink, and strain out the fruit before serving if you do not want pieces in the glass.

Why do kiwi, lime and mint pair well?

Kiwi gives the infusion a soft, fruity taste, while lime makes it brighter and more tart. Mint adds a cooling aroma that keeps the combination from tasting too heavy. Compared with plain kiwi water, this recipe has a sharper citrus note.

The lime also gives it a flavor similar to lime water, but without requiring you to squeeze the fruit. The mint brings the herbal freshness of mint water to the mix.

The main practical benefit is hydration: a flavor you enjoy may make plain water easier to drink. Whole kiwi and lime contain nutrients, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain; do not count the whole fruit's nutrients as nutrients in the strained drink.

People with a kiwi allergy should avoid kiwi lime mint water. Lime may also trigger symptoms for people sensitive to citrus or prone to reflux.

How should you store kiwi lime mint water?

Keep kiwi lime mint water refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Remove the lime or strain the ingredients by 4 hours, especially if the lime slices still have their peel and pith.

Discard the drink after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Keep it in a covered, clean pitcher, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for more than a few hours. Straining the fruit does not restart the storage clock.

How can you vary kiwi lime mint water?

Make it more tart

Use a little more lime in the same amount of water. Taste during the refrigerated steep and remove the slices by 4 hours so the peel does not make the drink overly bitter.

Make the mint subtler

Use fewer mint leaves and leave them whole instead of pressing them. This gives the fruit a more prominent flavor while keeping a light herbal note.

Serve it clearer or fruitier

Strain the infusion for a clearer glass, or leave the kiwi pieces in when serving for a fruitier presentation. Eating the fruit adds its nutrients and calories, so that is different from drinking only the infused water.