Peach Pear Basil Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Peach pear basil water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 4 cups (960 mL).

For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is peach pear basil water?

Peach pear basil water is water steeped with sliced peach, sliced pear and fresh basil. The fruit gives it a gentle sweetness, while the basil adds a fresh herbal aroma.

It is one of many stone fruit infused water recipes you can make without blending or adding sugar. The flavor is subtle: it tastes like water with fruit and herbs, not like juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use roughly equal amounts of peach and pear, plus a small handful of basil. This recipe uses about 150 g of fruit and 5 g of herbs for approximately 1 liter of water.

Ingredients

Peach: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), sliced, with the pit removed
Pear: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), sliced, with the core removed
Fresh basil: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)
Water: 960 mL (4 cups)

Choose ripe fruit for the fullest flavor, but avoid pieces that are spoiled or badly damaged. The slices do not have to be perfectly uniform; relatively thin pieces simply fit and distribute more easily in the pitcher.

Use plain drinking water you enjoy on its own. No sweetener is needed, although the finished infusion will be much less sweet than a fruit drink.

How do you make peach pear basil water?

Allow about 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for chilling and steeping.

Rinse the peach, pear and basil under cool running water. Cut away any damaged parts of the fruit.
Slice the peach and pear, discarding the peach pit and pear core. Measure approximately 1/2 cup (75 g) of each fruit.
Combine the fruit and basil in a clean pitcher, then pour in 4 cups (960 mL) of water. Gently press the basil leaves if you want a more noticeable herbal aroma.
Refrigerate the pitcher for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours and leave it longer if you prefer a stronger infusion.
Strain out the fruit and basil if desired, then pour the water into glasses. Serve chilled, over ice if you like.

The yield is approximately 4 cups (960 mL), though a little water may remain on the fruit after straining. Keep the pitcher refrigerated between servings.

Why do peach, pear and basil pair well?

Peach brings a soft, fragrant fruit flavor, while pear adds a milder sweetness. Basil contrasts with both, giving the drink a fresh herbal finish rather than making it taste like fruit juice.

For a simpler fruit flavor, peach infused water highlights peach on its own, while pear infused water puts the pear first. If you prefer the herbal note, see basil water.

The main benefit of peach pear basil water is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; this drink does not cleanse the body.

Whole fruit contains nutrients and fiber, but the amounts that pass into steeped water are uncertain. Eating the fruit adds its nutrients, fiber and calories; they should not be counted as if they were all in the strained water.

How should you store peach pear basil water?

Keep peach pear basil water refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Return the pitcher to the fridge after pouring rather than leaving it on the counter. Straining the fruit and basil after steeping can keep their flavors from becoming too pronounced, but it does not eliminate the need for refrigeration.

How can you vary peach pear basil water?

Make the fruit flavor stronger

Use more of the peach or pear you prefer while keeping the total fruit amount close to 150 g (about 1 cup). For a peach-forward pitcher, use more peach and less pear; reverse the balance for a milder pear flavor.

Adjust the basil

Start with fewer leaves if you want just a hint of basil, or gently press the leaves before adding the water for a more noticeable herbal flavor. Keep the leaves whole if you want to strain them out easily.

Change the serving style

Pour the finished infusion over ice for a colder drink, or strain it before serving for a clear-looking pitcher. If you have a known allergy to any ingredient, leave it out rather than using it in the infusion.