Kiwi Watermelon Mint Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Kiwi watermelon mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (960 mL). Use the ai infused water generator to build another combination, or browse more tropical fruit infused water recipes.

What is kiwi watermelon mint water?

Kiwi watermelon mint water is plain water steeped with kiwi, watermelon and fresh mint. The fruit gives the water a lightly sweet, tangy flavor, while the mint adds a fresh herbal note.

It is an infusion rather than a smoothie or juice: the ingredients are left in pieces, not blended. You can strain them out before serving or leave them in the pitcher for presentation.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 1 cup (150 g) of chopped fruit and 1/4 cup (5 g) of mint for about 4 cups (960 mL) of water. The fruit and herb amounts are flexible; a little more or less will still make a pleasant drink.

• 4 cups (960 mL) cold drinking water
• About 1/2 cup (75 g) peeled, sliced green kiwi
• About 1/2 cup (75 g) cubed, seedless watermelon
• About 1/4 cup (5 g) loosely packed fresh mint leaves, roughly 8–12 leaves

You will also need a clean pitcher with a lid, a knife, a cutting board and, if you prefer a clear drink, a strainer. Ice is optional for serving.

How do you make kiwi watermelon mint water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups (960 mL), or 4 servings

1. Wash your hands, the outside of the kiwi and watermelon, and the mint under running water. Use clean utensils and a clean pitcher.
2. Peel the kiwi and cut it into slices. Cut the watermelon flesh into small cubes, removing any seeds.
3. Add the kiwi, watermelon and mint leaves to the pitcher. Lightly press the mint between your fingers first if you want a more noticeable mint flavor.
4. Pour the cold water over the ingredients and cover the pitcher.
5. Refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, steep for up to 4 hours.
6. Strain if desired, then serve cold, with ice if you like.

Leave the fruit intact rather than squeezing or mashing it for a clearer, more lightly flavored water. Squeezing the fruit adds more juice and calories to the drink.

Why do kiwi, watermelon and mint pair well?

Kiwi brings a tart edge that balances watermelon’s mild sweetness. Mint makes the combination taste fresh without requiring added sugar. For a simpler variation on the tangy fruit flavor, see kiwi water.

Watermelon contributes a gentle fruit flavor, though the infusion will be much lighter than watermelon juice. If you prefer that flavor on its own, try watermelon infused water. The amount of flavor released depends on the ripeness of the fruit and how long it steeps.

Fresh mint adds aroma as well as flavor; mint water is another option if you like an herbal infusion. Press the leaves gently rather than tearing them into tiny pieces, which makes the drink easier to strain.

The main benefit of kiwi watermelon mint water is hydration. Raw kiwi contains vitamin C, but the amount that transfers into the water is not known, and the drink should not be assumed to contain the nutrients or fiber of the whole fruit. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification; infused water supports hydration rather than cleansing the body.

How should you store kiwi watermelon mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated during steeping and storage. Drink the infusion within 24 hours of making it for the best flavor, and discard it after 2 days. Discard it sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy, or develops a sour smell.

Removing the fruit and mint after steeping can help preserve the drink’s texture, but it does not extend the storage time. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than 2 hours; return it to the fridge after serving.

How can you vary kiwi watermelon mint water?

For a tarter pitcher, use more kiwi and less watermelon while keeping the total fruit near 1 cup (150 g). For a softer, sweeter flavor, reverse the proportions. Both changes keep the basic water-to-fruit ratio intact.

For a lighter herbal taste, use fewer mint leaves. For a more noticeable mint aroma, gently press the leaves before adding them, then strain them out after steeping.

You can also serve the finished infusion over ice or top an individual glass with a little cold sparkling water. Add sparkling water just before drinking so it keeps its bubbles.

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