Passion Fruit Pear Basil Water: Easy Recipe

Passion fruit pear basil water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 4 cups (950 mL). It combines tart passion fruit, mellow pear and fresh basil without added sweetener.

For more combinations in the same style, explore these tropical fruit infused water recipes.

What is passion fruit pear basil water?

Passion fruit pear basil water is water steeped with fresh pear, passion fruit pulp and basil leaves. The fruit and herb flavor the water as it chills; it is not a blended smoothie or a fruit juice.

You can strain the mixture for a clearer drink or serve it with the fruit and edible passion fruit seeds. Its flavor will depend on the ripeness of the fruit and how long you let it steep.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings, use:

Water: 950 mL (4 cups), cold
Pear: 100 g (about 3/4 cup), thinly sliced
Passion fruit pulp: 50 g (about 1/4 cup), scooped from the fruit
Fresh basil: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

This ratio uses about 150 g of fruit per 950 mL of water, plus a small handful of basil. Choose a ripe but firm pear so the slices hold their shape. Use the pulp and seeds of the passion fruit, not its rind.

You will also need a clean, covered pitcher or large jar and, if you want a clearer drink, a fine-mesh strainer.

How do you make passion fruit pear basil water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups (950 mL), or 4 servings

Wash the pear, passion fruit and basil under running water.
Slice the pear thinly, discarding the core and seeds. Cut open the passion fruit and scoop out the pulp and seeds.
Add the pear, passion fruit pulp and basil to the clean pitcher. Gently press the basil leaves to release their aroma.
Pour in the cold water, stir and cover the pitcher.
Refrigerate for 2 hours, then taste. Steep for up to 4 hours for a fuller flavor, if you like.
Strain if desired and serve chilled, with or without the fruit.

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Why do passion fruit, pear and basil pair well?

Passion fruit brings a tart, tropical flavor that stands out even in a diluted infusion. Pear softens that sharpness with a gentler fruit flavor, while basil adds a fresh herbal aroma. For a simpler version focused on the tart fruit, try passion fruit infused water.

Thin pear slices expose more of the fruit to the water, helping their delicate flavor come through. If you prefer that mild flavor on its own, see pear infused water. Gently pressing, rather than shredding, the basil helps release its aroma without scattering small pieces throughout the pitcher; basil water puts the herb at the center.

The main benefit of this drink is that it provides water for hydration. Your liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Nutrients listed for whole fruit do not tell you how much transfers into strained infused water; drinking the pulp or eating the fruit adds its nutrients and sugars.

How should you store it?

Keep passion fruit pear basil water covered and refrigerated during steeping and after serving. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes unusually cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

If you prefer a milder flavor, strain out the fruit and basil after the initial steep and return the water to the refrigerator. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary the recipe?

Make it more tart

Add a little more passion fruit pulp and reduce the pear by a similar amount. This keeps the total fruit quantity close to the original ratio while shifting the flavor toward passion fruit. Strain before serving if you prefer fewer seeds in the glass.

Give pear the lead

Use more pear and less passion fruit for a softer, less tart infusion. Slice the pear thinly and allow the full refrigerated steep so its mild flavor has time to develop.

Adjust the basil

Start with fewer basil leaves if you want a subtler herbal note, or use the full 8–12 leaves for a more noticeable aroma. Taste after 2 hours before deciding whether to steep longer.

Serve it with or without fruit

Leave the pulp and pear in the pitcher for a fruitier-looking drink, or strain them out for a clearer one. If you serve the fruit, use a spoon to enjoy it alongside the water.