Pineapple Lime Water: Recipe and Storage Tips

Pineapple lime water is a chilled fruit-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 4 cups (950 mL). For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is pineapple lime water?

Pineapple lime water is water steeped with fresh pineapple pieces and lime slices. The fruit flavors the water as it chills; it is not blended, and the fruit does not need to be squeezed.

It is a citrusy variation of pineapple infused water. The finished drink tastes lighter than juice, with pineapple providing a mild sweetness and lime adding a tart edge. Serve it cold on its own or over ice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about four servings, use a little more than 4 cups of water with 1 cup of pineapple and one sliced lime. This ratio gives the fruit room to infuse without making the drink as concentrated as juice.

Water: 1 liter (about 4 1/4 cups), cold
Fresh pineapple: 150 g (about 1 cup), peeled and chopped
Lime: 1 medium lime, about 70 g (about 1/2 cup sliced)

Choose ripe pineapple for its sweeter flavor. Wash the lime before slicing it, since the peel will sit in the water. A covered pitcher or jar large enough to hold the water and fruit works well.

How do you make pineapple lime water?

Active preparation takes about 10 minutes, followed by 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Rinse the lime under cool running water. Rinse the outside of the pineapple before cutting it.
Peel the pineapple, remove its tough core and chop enough flesh to measure 1 cup (150 g).
Slice the lime into thin rounds, removing any visible seeds.
Combine the pineapple, lime and 1 liter (about 4 1/4 cups) of cold water in a clean pitcher. Cover it and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Strain out the fruit, or remove at least the lime slices, then pour the water into glasses. Add ice if desired.

For a stronger infusion, leave the fruit in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. Remove the lime by then: its peel and pith can make the water bitter if left in longer. The water will taste more subtle than a drink made by squeezing or blending the fruit.

Why do pineapple and lime work well together?

Pineapple brings a fruity, lightly sweet note, while lime gives the water a sharper citrus flavor. Together they offer more contrast than either ingredient alone. If you prefer a simpler citrus taste, try lime water instead.

The main benefit of pineapple lime water is hydration. Some fruit compounds and naturally occurring sugars may transfer into the water, but the amounts are not known; the nutrients in the whole fruit should not be counted as the nutrients in the strained drink.

Water supports normal body functions, including those of the organs that handle waste. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste, while sweat removes only trace amounts.

How should you store pineapple lime water?

Keep pineapple lime water covered and refrigerated. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours. Straining the fruit after steeping helps limit bitterness from the lime and makes the drink easier to pour later.

Discard the water after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours; return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving. Use a clean container and clean utensils whenever you prepare or pour it.

How can you vary pineapple lime water?

Add mint

Add 8 mint leaves, about 5 g, to the pitcher before refrigerating. Rinse them first and leave them whole for a fresh herbal note alongside the fruit.

Make the lime flavor gentler

Use half the lime slices in the initial infusion and taste after the 2-hour chill. This keeps the pineapple flavor more noticeable while still giving the water some citrus character.

Add sparkle when serving

Pour the chilled infusion into a glass and top it with a little plain sparkling water. Adding the bubbles at serving time keeps the pitcher easy to store and lets each person choose how fizzy their drink is.