Mango Orange Mint Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Mango orange mint water is a fruit-and-herb-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (960 mL).

What is mango orange mint water?

Mango orange mint water is chilled water steeped with fresh mango, orange and mint. The fruit gives it a gently tropical citrus flavor, while the mint adds a cool herbal note.

It is one of many tropical fruit infused water recipes you can make without blending or juicing the fruit. Its flavor is lighter than juice, and the finished drink may look almost clear.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 1 cup of mango and one small orange for roughly 4 cups of water. Mint leaves round out the flavor without making the drink strongly herbal.

• Water: 960 mL (about 4 cups)
• Mango: 150 g (about 1 cup diced), peeled and pitted
• Orange: 100 g (about 2/3 cup sliced, approximately 1 small orange), peeled
• Fresh mint: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

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

Choose a ripe mango for a sweeter aroma and a firm orange that is easy to slice. Peeling the orange and removing excess white pith helps keep the water from becoming bitter.

How do you make mango orange mint water?

1. Rinse the mango, orange and mint under running water. Peel and pit the mango, then dice the flesh; peel and slice the orange.
2. Place the mango and orange in a clean pitcher. Add the mint leaves, gently pressing them between your fingers first to release their aroma.
3. Pour in the water and stir gently. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Taste the water. Serve it as is, or strain out the fruit and mint for a clearer drink. For a stronger infusion, refrigerate for up to 4 hours before straining.

To adjust the fruit and herb combination for another batch, try the AI infused water generator.

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Why do mango, orange and mint work together?

Mango gives the water a soft, sweet aroma, while orange adds a brighter citrus taste. The two balance each other: the mango mellows the orange, and the orange keeps the mango from tasting too heavy. For simpler versions, see mango infused water and orange infused water.

Mint adds a fresh finish rather than much sweetness. Gently pressing the leaves helps release their aroma without tearing them into small pieces that can be hard to strain. You can explore the herb on its own in mint water.

The main practical benefit of mango orange mint water is hydration, especially if its flavor encourages you to drink water. Whole mango and orange contain vitamin C and fiber, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is not established; eating the fruit is different from drinking the infusion.

This drink is not a detox treatment. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store mango orange mint water?

Keep mango orange mint water covered and refrigerated while it steeps and after serving. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Strain out the orange by 4 hours if you notice bitterness, particularly if any peel or pith remains. You can also strain out the mango and mint at the same time; use a clean strainer and return the covered water to the refrigerator.

How can you vary mango orange mint water?

For a subtler drink, use fewer mint leaves or strain the water after the initial 2-hour steep. For more citrus character, leave the peeled orange slices in for the full 4 hours, tasting before serving.

For a more pronounced mango flavor, cut the mango into smaller pieces before steeping. Avoid squeezing or blending the fruit if you want a light infusion: doing so adds more fruit material and calories to the drink.