Pineapple Apricot Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Pineapple apricot water is a fruit-infused drink made with fresh pineapple, apricot, and water; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes and yields about 1 liter, or 4 servings.

What is pineapple apricot water?

Pineapple apricot water is chilled water steeped with pieces of both fruits. The pineapple lends a bright, tangy flavor, while the apricot adds a softer, mellow note.

Unlike a blended drink, the fruit is left in pieces and can be strained out before serving. It’s a simple option among tropical fruit infused water recipes when you want flavor without adding sweetener.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 1 liter of pineapple apricot water, use:

1 liter water (about 4 1/4 cups), preferably chilled
75 g fresh pineapple (about 1/2 cup), peeled and chopped
75 g fresh apricot (about 1/2 cup), pitted and sliced

The recipe uses about 150 g, or 1 cup, of chopped fruit per liter of water. The equal fruit amounts make a balanced starting point; cup measurements are approximate because the size of the pieces affects how much fits in a cup.

Choose ripe fruit that smells fresh and is free of visible mold or damaged areas. You’ll also need a clean pitcher or jar with a lid, plus a strainer if you prefer to serve the water without fruit pieces.

How do you make pineapple apricot water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 1 liter, or 4 servings of roughly 250 ml each

Wash the pineapple and apricot under running water before cutting them.
Prepare the fruit: peel and chop the pineapple, then remove the apricot pit and slice the flesh.
Add the pineapple and apricot to the clean pitcher and pour in the water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
Serve chilled, straining out the fruit if you prefer. Keep any remaining pineapple apricot water refrigerated.

For another fruit combination, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do pineapple and apricot pair well?

Pineapple brings tartness and a tropical aroma, while apricot rounds out the drink with a gentler fruit flavor. Chopping the pineapple and slicing the apricot expose their flesh to the water without turning the drink into juice.

Both fruits contain nutrients when eaten whole, including vitamin C and fiber. The amount that transfers into pineapple apricot water is uncertain, and most of the fiber remains in the fruit. If you enjoy the fruit after steeping, you can eat it rather than discard it.

The main benefit of pineapple apricot water is that it can make plain water more appealing. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification; this drink supports hydration, not a special detox. For a simpler fruit flavor, see pineapple infused water or apricot infused water.

How should you store pineapple apricot water?

Keep pineapple apricot water covered in the refrigerator, including while it steeps. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy, or sour-smelling.

Pour servings into glasses rather than drinking directly from the pitcher. If you take the drink out to serve, return the remainder to the refrigerator promptly rather than leaving it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

What variations can you try?

Make the pineapple flavor brighter

Use 100 g pineapple (about 2/3 cup) and 50 g apricot (about 1/3 cup) with the same 1 liter of water. This keeps the total fruit amount about the same while giving pineapple more influence over the flavor.

Give the apricot more emphasis

Use 50 g pineapple (about 1/3 cup) and 100 g apricot (about 2/3 cup) per liter of water. Slice the apricot thinly so its flesh has plenty of contact with the water.

Add fresh mint

Add 8 washed mint leaves to the original pineapple apricot water recipe before refrigerating it. The mint adds a fresh note without changing the fruit ratio; strain the leaves along with the fruit if you want a clear serving.