Kiwi Watermelon Ginger Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Kiwi watermelon ginger water is a chilled fruit-and-ginger infusion that takes at least 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and yields about 1,000 ml (4¼ cups).

What is kiwi watermelon ginger water?

Kiwi watermelon ginger water is plain water flavored with sliced kiwi, diced watermelon and fresh ginger. The ingredients steep in the refrigerator, then you can serve the water with the fruit or strain it for a clearer drink.

It’s one of many tropical fruit infused water recipes that add flavor without requiring a blender or sweetener. The recipe makes approximately four 1-cup servings; the exact yield depends on how you serve and strain it.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For 1,000 ml of water, use approximately 1 cup of chopped fruit in total and a small piece of fresh ginger. The amounts are flexible: kiwi contributes tartness, watermelon adds a mellow fruit flavor, and ginger brings warmth.

• Water: 1,000 ml (about 4¼ cups), cold
• Kiwi: 75 g (about ½ cup), peeled and sliced
• Watermelon: 75 g (about ½ cup), diced, with rind and seeds removed
• Fresh ginger: 10 g (about ⅛ cup or 2 tablespoons), thinly sliced

Use ripe fruit for the most noticeable flavor. The cup measurements for the fruit and ginger are approximate because the size of the slices and cubes affects how much fits in a cup. A pitcher with room for both the water and ingredients makes the mixture easier to cover and serve.

How do you make kiwi watermelon ginger water?

Allow about 10 minutes to prepare the ingredients and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping. For a stronger flavor, leave the covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before serving.

1. Wash the kiwi, watermelon and ginger under running water before cutting or peeling them.
2. Peel and slice the kiwi. Remove the watermelon rind and seeds, then dice the flesh.
3. Slice the ginger thinly. Peel it first if you prefer, or leave the clean skin on.
4. Add the kiwi, watermelon and ginger to a clean pitcher, then pour in the cold water.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours and leave it longer if you want a stronger infusion.
6. Serve chilled, with the fruit in the glass or strained out.

To adjust the ingredient combination, try the ai infused water generator. Stir the pitcher gently before serving; vigorous stirring can break up the soft fruit and make the water cloudy.

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Why do kiwi, watermelon and ginger work together?

Kiwi’s tartness balances watermelon’s gentle sweetness, while ginger adds a spicy note. Slice the ginger thinly to expose more of its surface to the water without overwhelming the fruit. The result is subtly flavored water rather than a sweet fruit juice.

The main benefit of the drink is hydration. Whole kiwi contains vitamin C, but the amount that transfers into infused water is uncertain; eating the fruit provides more of its nutrients and fiber than drinking the strained water alone. The infusion can make plain water more appealing without adding sweetener.

For a simpler fruit flavor, see kiwi water or watermelon infused water; for more spice, see ginger water. 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 watermelon ginger water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the infusion within 24 hours for the best flavor. You can strain out the fruit and ginger after steeping or leave them in the covered pitcher until serving.

Discard any remaining water after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than 2 hours. If serving outdoors, keep it chilled rather than letting it sit in the sun. Avoid this recipe if you have a kiwi allergy.

How can you vary kiwi watermelon ginger water?

Make it milder

Use less ginger and keep the fruit ratio the same. Taste after 2 hours; you can strain out the ginger once the flavor suits you while leaving the fruit in the pitcher.

Make it more gingery

Add a few extra thin slices of ginger or steep the original amount for up to 4 hours. Changing the steeping time first lets you judge the flavor before adding more ginger.

Make a clearer pitcher

Cut the watermelon into larger cubes and handle the kiwi gently so the fruit is less likely to break apart. Strain the infusion before serving, and refrigerate it promptly after pouring.