Pineapple Kiwi Mint Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Pineapple kiwi mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and makes about 4 servings.

What is pineapple kiwi mint water?

Pineapple kiwi mint water is water infused with fresh pineapple, kiwi and mint. The fruit gives the water a lightly sweet, tangy taste, while the mint adds a cool herbal note.

Unlike a smoothie or juice, the fruit is steeped rather than blended or squeezed. The result is a subtly flavored drink; you can strain out the ingredients or leave them in the pitcher when serving. Find more combinations in these tropical fruit infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For a pitcher with a balanced fruit flavor, use about 1 cup of chopped fruit and a small handful of mint per 1 liter of water. The amounts below make about four 1-cup (240 mL) servings.

Water: 1 liter (about 4¼ cups), cold
Pineapple: 100 g (about ⅔ cup), peeled and chopped
Kiwi: 50 g (about ⅓ cup), peeled and sliced or chopped
Fresh mint: 5 g (about ¼ cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Use ripe, fresh fruit for a sweeter flavor. The measurements are flexible: a little more pineapple makes the infusion fruitier, while a little more kiwi adds tartness. Choose a pitcher large enough to hold the water and fruit without crowding.

How do you make pineapple kiwi mint water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 2–4 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes minimum
Yield: About 4 servings

Wash the pineapple, kiwi and mint under running water. Peel the fruit, then chop the pineapple and slice or chop the kiwi.
Add the pineapple and kiwi to a clean pitcher.
Gently press the mint leaves between your hands to release their aroma, then add them to the pitcher.
Pour in the cold water and stir gently.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours; leave it longer for a stronger infusion.
Serve chilled, straining the fruit and mint if you prefer a clearer drink.

Want to adjust the combination? Try the AI infused water generator.

Why do pineapple, kiwi and mint work together?

Pineapple brings sweetness, kiwi contributes a sharper fruit flavor, and mint keeps the finish fresh. Cutting the fruit into small pieces exposes more surface to the water without turning the drink into juice.

The main benefit of pineapple kiwi mint water is hydration. Whole pineapple and kiwi contain vitamin C, but the amount that passes into steeped water is uncertain; eating the fruit provides its nutrients and calories. Unsqueezed infused water is usually under 10 kcal per glass, though the exact amount varies.

Your liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification; pineapple kiwi mint water supports hydration rather than removing toxins. For simpler combinations, see pineapple infused water, kiwi water or mint water.

How should you store pineapple kiwi mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. You can strain out the fruit and mint after steeping if you prefer a lighter taste or want a clearer pitcher.

Discard the water after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use a clean pitcher and rinse the fruit before cutting, even though you peel it.

Avoid any ingredient you are allergic to; both kiwi and pineapple can cause allergic reactions. If you serve the fruit in the glass, cut it into sizes appropriate for the person drinking it.

How can you vary pineapple kiwi mint water?

Make it fruitier

Add a little more pineapple or kiwi while keeping the water amount the same. Pineapple emphasizes sweetness; kiwi makes the flavor tangier. Taste after the initial steep before adding more, since the flavor will continue to develop in the refrigerator.

Make the mint milder

Use fewer mint leaves, or remove them after steeping. Press the leaves gently rather than tearing them into small pieces if you want an infusion that is easier to strain.

Serve it sparkling

Steep the fruit and mint in part of the still water, then top each glass with chilled sparkling water just before serving. Adding the bubbles at the end helps keep the drink fizzy.