Mango Watermelon Ginger Water: Easy Recipe

Mango watermelon ginger water is a fruit-and-ginger infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including chilling, and yields about 4 cups (4 servings).

What is mango watermelon ginger water?

Mango watermelon ginger water is cold water steeped with mango, watermelon and fresh ginger. The fruit gives the water a light tropical flavor, while ginger adds a gentle warmth; it is not a blended juice or smoothie.

It is one of many tropical fruit infused water recipes you can make without a blender. The flavor develops in the refrigerator, so allow time for the ingredients to steep before serving.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For a pitcher, use roughly equal amounts of the two fruits and a small piece of ginger. This combination gives the water a subtle flavor without making it as thick or sweet as juice.

Ingredients

960 ml (4 cups) drinking water
75 g (about 1/2 cup) diced mango
75 g (about 1/2 cup) diced watermelon
10 g (about 1/8 cup or 2 tablespoons) thinly sliced fresh ginger, roughly a 1-inch piece

Use ripe fruit for the best flavor. The measurements for diced fruit are approximate: the size of the pieces affects how much fits in a cup. No sweetener is needed, although the finished water will taste much less sweet than the fruit itself.

How do you make mango watermelon ginger water?

Wash the mango, watermelon and ginger under running water. Use a clean knife and cutting board.
Prepare the fruit by peeling and dicing the mango, discarding its pit, and cutting the watermelon flesh into cubes. Remove the watermelon rind and any seeds you do not want in the pitcher.
Slice the ginger thinly. Peel it first if you prefer, then add it to a clean pitcher with the mango and watermelon.
Pour in the water and stir gently. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Taste the water. Serve it as it is, or strain out the solids first. For a stronger flavor, steep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.

For another combination or pitcher size, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do mango, watermelon and ginger pair well?

Mango contributes a mellow tropical flavor, while watermelon keeps the drink light and refreshing. Fresh ginger adds a spicy note that balances the fruit; thin slices spread that flavor through the water without needing to blend it.

If you want to emphasize one flavor, mango infused water offers a fruit-forward starting point, while watermelon infused water is especially light. For a sharper flavor, see ginger water.

The main benefit of this drink is hydration. Mango and watermelon contain vitamin C when eaten, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is not established here; eating the fruit is different from drinking the infusion. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. This drink supports hydration rather than cleansing the body.

How should you store mango watermelon ginger water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated during steeping and storage. For the best flavor, drink the infusion within 24 hours. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Use clean utensils when serving, and return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly. You can strain out the fruit and ginger after steeping if you prefer a clearer drink or do not want their flavors to become stronger.

How can you vary mango watermelon ginger water?

Make it milder

Use 5 g (about 1 tablespoon) of sliced ginger instead of the full amount. Taste after 2 hours in the refrigerator; you can steep it longer if you want a more noticeable ginger flavor.

Add mint

Add 5 g (about 8–12 leaves) of washed fresh mint to the pitcher before chilling. The mint adds a cool herbal note without changing the basic fruit-and-ginger combination.

Serve it with fruit

Leave a few pieces of mango and watermelon in each glass instead of straining them all out. The water remains an infusion, but eating the fruit adds the fruit's calories and nutrients; they should not be counted as though they had all transferred into the water.