Pineapple Mint Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Pineapple mint water is water infused with fresh pineapple and mint; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make, including steeping, and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups).

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What is pineapple mint water?

Pineapple mint water is a lightly flavored drink made by steeping cut pineapple and mint leaves in cold water. Unlike juice or a smoothie, the fruit is left in pieces rather than blended into the drink.

It’s a variation of pineapple infused water with a fresh herbal note. The flavor is subtle, so it works well for anyone who wants an alternative to plain water without adding a sweetener.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about four servings, use:

Water: 1 liter (about 4¼ cups)
Fresh pineapple: 150 g (about 1 cup), peeled and chopped
Fresh mint: 5 g (about ¼ cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Start with about 1 cup of chopped fruit and a small handful of mint per liter of water. This ratio gives the pineapple room to flavor the water without making the mint overpowering.

Choose pineapple that smells pleasantly fragrant and mint with fresh-looking leaves. Cut the pineapple into small pieces to expose more of its surface to the water; the pieces do not need to be perfectly uniform.

How do you make pineapple mint water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Steep time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 1 liter (4¼ cups), or four servings

Rinse the whole pineapple and mint under running water. Wash your hands and use a clean knife, cutting board and pitcher.
Peel the pineapple and cut enough flesh into small pieces to measure about 1 cup.
Bruise the mint leaves gently between your fingers to release their aroma, without tearing them into tiny pieces.
Add the pineapple and mint to the pitcher, then pour in the water and cover it.
Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Steep for up to 4 hours for a fuller flavor, then strain if desired.

Pour into glasses, leaving the fruit and mint in the pitcher or straining them out. If you prefer a lighter flavor, taste the water at the 2-hour mark and remove the ingredients then.

Why do pineapple and mint work well together?

Pineapple brings a sweet, tart fruit flavor, while mint adds a cool herbal aroma. As in mint water, gently bruising the leaves helps release flavor without blending them into the drink.

The main benefit of pineapple mint water is hydration. Steeped water is usually under 10 kcal per glass when the fruit is not squeezed or eaten, although the exact amount varies. Eating the pineapple adds its calories and provides more of the fruit’s nutrients and fiber than drinking the infused water alone.

Your liver and kidneys do most of your body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Pineapple mint water can help you stay hydrated, but it does not flush toxins from the body.

How should you store pineapple mint water?

Keep pineapple mint water covered in the refrigerator and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Straining out the fruit and mint after steeping can help keep the flavor from becoming too strong.

Discard the water after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Keep the pitcher refrigerated rather than leaving it at room temperature; appearance and smell alone cannot guarantee that a drink is safe.

How can you vary pineapple mint water?

Make it milder

Use fewer mint leaves for a fruit-forward drink, or add more chilled water after steeping. Taste before adding more pineapple: the flavor develops gradually in the refrigerator.

Add cucumber

Add a few thin cucumber slices alongside the pineapple and mint for a lighter, crisp flavor. Wash the cucumber before slicing it and refrigerate the mixture as usual.

Add some fizz

Steep the pineapple and mint in still water first, then top each glass with chilled, unsweetened sparkling water just before drinking. This keeps the bubbles lively and lets each person adjust the strength.