Peach Cucumber Rosemary Water Recipe
Peach cucumber rosemary water is a fruit-and-herb-infused drink that takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 4 cups, or 4 servings.
What is peach cucumber rosemary water?
Peach cucumber rosemary water is cold water steeped with sliced peach, cucumber and fresh rosemary. The peach lends a gentle fruit flavor, the cucumber keeps it crisp, and the rosemary adds an herbal aroma.
It is one of many ways to make stone fruit infused water recipes. This version is steeped rather than blended, so the finished drink stays light and doesn't contain all the nutrients or calories in the whole ingredients.
What ingredients and ratio do you need?
For one pitcher, use approximately 1 cup of sliced peach, 1 1/2 cups of sliced cucumber and 2 rosemary sprigs per 1 liter of water. The ingredient volumes are approximate; weighing the produce makes the ratio easier to repeat.
| Ingredient | Metric amount | US amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drinking water | 1 liter | About 4 1/4 cups |
| Peach, sliced | About 150 g | About 1 cup |
| Cucumber, sliced | About 150 g | About 1 1/2 cups |
| Fresh rosemary | About 5 g | 2 sprigs, with about 1 tablespoon of leaves |
Choose a ripe peach for a noticeable fruit flavor. Use fresh rosemary sprigs rather than dried rosemary; whole sprigs are easier to remove when the drink has steeped.
How do you make peach cucumber rosemary water?
Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping.
- Wash the peach, cucumber and rosemary under running water. Use a clean knife, cutting board and pitcher.
- Slice the peach, discarding the pit, and cut the cucumber into thin rounds.
- Add the peach and cucumber to the pitcher. Gently press the rosemary sprigs between your fingers, then add them without stripping off the leaves.
- Pour in the water and stir gently. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate it for 2–4 hours.
- Strain out the solids when the flavor suits you, then serve the water cold.
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The shorter steep gives a subtler drink; leave the pitcher for the longer end of the range if you prefer a more noticeable herbal and fruit flavor. Taste it during the steep and remove the rosemary when its flavor is strong enough.
Why do peach, cucumber and rosemary pair well?
Peach brings a soft, fruity note that makes the water taste rounded without making it thick. If you prefer the fruit flavor without the herb, peach infused water is a simpler option.
Cucumber adds a cool, clean flavor that keeps the peach from tasting overly perfumed. Its mildness also gives cucumber water a crisp character on its own.
Rosemary provides a fragrant, savory contrast to the fruit. A little goes a long way, so start with the two sprigs in this recipe; for a more herb-forward drink, see rosemary water.
The main benefit of peach cucumber rosemary water is hydration. There is no established evidence that this particular drink detoxifies the body: the liver and kidneys do most of that work, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.
How should you store peach cucumber rosemary water?
Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated while it steeps and afterward. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.
Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Straining the fruit and herbs makes the drink easier to serve, but it does not replace refrigeration; use a clean container if you transfer it.
How can you vary peach cucumber rosemary water?
Make the peach more prominent
Use a little more sliced peach and a little less cucumber while keeping the same amount of water. A ripe peach will also give the drink more flavor than a firm, underripe one.
Keep the rosemary subtle
Use one rosemary sprig instead of two, or remove both sprigs partway through the refrigerated steep. You can leave the peach and cucumber in for the rest of the 2–4 hours.
Make it extra crisp
Use a little more cucumber and less peach for a cleaner, less fruity flavor. Slice the cucumber thinly so it can infuse during the same refrigerated steep.
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Ai Infused Water Generator →Frequently asked questions
Can you use frozen peach for peach cucumber rosemary water?
Yes. Use plain frozen peach slices in place of fresh peach and steep the pitcher in the refrigerator.
Does peach cucumber rosemary water need sweetener?
No. The recipe has no added sweetener, although the peach gives the water a mild fruit flavor.
Can you eat the peach and cucumber after steeping?
Yes, if they have been kept refrigerated and still look and smell fresh. Eating the fruit or cucumber adds their calories and nutrients to what you consume.