Kiwi Plum Mint Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Kiwi plum mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups. For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is kiwi plum mint water?

Kiwi plum mint water is plain water infused with sliced kiwi, plum and fresh mint. The fruit gives it a gently sweet-tart flavor, while the mint adds a fresh finish without making the drink taste like tea.

This recipe is one of many tropical fruit infused water recipes. It uses a short preparation period followed by a refrigerated steep, so most of the total time is hands-off.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups, or four 1-cup servings, use:

960 ml (4 cups) cold water
75 g (about 1/2 cup) peeled, sliced kiwi
75 g (about 1/2 cup) sliced plum, with the pit removed
5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves) fresh mint

The fruit-to-water ratio is approximately 1 cup of fruit per 4 cups of water. Choose ripe fruit for a pleasant flavor, but use pieces that are firm enough to slice and handle. Measuring the prepared fruit keeps the balance consistent even when individual kiwis and plums vary in size.

How do you make kiwi plum mint water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups

Wash your hands, then rinse the kiwi, plum and mint under running water.
Peel and slice the kiwi. Remove the plum pit and slice the flesh.
Add the fruit and mint to a clean pitcher. Press the mint leaves lightly to release their aroma without shredding them.
Pour in the cold water and stir gently.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, steep for up to 4 hours.
Strain the fruit and mint if you prefer a clearer drink, then serve chilled.

The water will have a subtle flavor rather than the intensity of juice. If you leave the pieces in while serving, pour gently or use a strainer to keep them out of the glass.

Why do kiwi, plum and mint pair well?

Kiwi brings a tart edge that keeps the drink bright. If you enjoy that flavor on its own, kiwi water uses the same simple infusion approach.

Plum adds a softer fruit flavor that balances the kiwi; ripe plums may also lend the water a little color. See plum infused water for another way to use the fruit.

Mint gives the combination its fresh aroma. A gentle press is enough to release it; crushing the leaves into small pieces can make them harder to strain. For a simpler herb infusion, try mint water.

The main benefit of kiwi plum mint water is hydration. Whole kiwi and plum contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount that passes into strained water is uncertain; don’t count the whole fruit’s nutrition as the drink’s nutrition. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store kiwi plum mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. You can strain out the fruit and mint after steeping, especially if you like a lighter taste or want to pour it easily.

Discard the drink after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Return it to the refrigerator promptly after serving; don’t leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

What variations can you make?

Make the plum flavor stronger

Replace some of the kiwi with extra plum while keeping the total amount of fruit about the same. The result will be less tart, though the flavor will depend on the ripeness of the plum.

Make the kiwi flavor more noticeable

Use more kiwi and a little less plum, again keeping the total fruit quantity similar. Taste after 2 hours and continue steeping, refrigerated, if you want a stronger flavor.

Add bubbles at serving

Make the infusion with still water as directed. At serving time, pour a little of it into a glass and top with chilled sparkling water; this gives the drink a fizzy finish without changing the steeping method.