Pineapple Peach Mint Water: Recipe & How to Make It
Pineapple peach mint water is a fruit-and-herb infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total, including chilling, and makes about 4 cups (950 ml).
What is pineapple peach mint water?
Pineapple peach mint water is plain water flavored with fresh pineapple, peach and mint. The ingredients steep in the refrigerator, then can be strained out before serving.
It is one of many tropical fruit infused water recipes that add flavor without requiring juice or sweetener. The finished drink is lightly flavored, not as concentrated as a fruit juice.
What ingredients and ratio do you need?
This recipe uses about 1 cup (150 g) of chopped fruit and a small handful of mint for 4 cups (950 ml) of water. Choose a ripe peach for a fragrant infusion and cut the fruit into small pieces to expose more of its surface to the water.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (950 ml) drinking water
- 1/2 cup (about 75 g) pineapple, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup (about 75 g) peach, pitted and sliced or chopped
- 1/4 cup (about 5 g) loosely packed fresh mint leaves, roughly 8–12 leaves
| Recipe detail | Amount |
|---|---|
| Active prep time | About 10 minutes |
| Refrigerated steeping time | 2–4 hours |
| Minimum total time | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Yield | About 4 cups (950 ml), or 4 servings |
The measurements are flexible: a little more peach gives the water a softer fruit flavor, while more pineapple makes it taste brighter. Keep the water refrigerated as it infuses.
How do you make pineapple peach mint water?
- Rinse the pineapple, peach and mint under running water. Peel the pineapple and remove its tough core; pit the peach. Cut the fruit into pieces.
- Add the pineapple and peach to a clean pitcher. Gently press the mint leaves between your fingers to release their aroma, then add them to the pitcher.
- Pour in the water, cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours and leave it longer if you prefer a stronger flavor.
- Strain out the fruit and mint if you like, then serve chilled. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.
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There is no need to squeeze or blend the fruit. Leaving it in pieces gives the water a subtler flavor and makes it easier to strain.
Why do pineapple, peach and mint work together?
Pineapple brings a tart, tropical note that balances the peach's mellow sweetness. Mint adds a cool aroma without making the drink heavy. If pineapple is the flavor you want to emphasize, see pineapple infused water; for a gentler fruit flavor, see peach infused water.
The main benefit of pineapple peach mint water is hydration. Adding fruit and herbs may make plain water more appealing, but the amount of nutrients that transfer into the water is uncertain. The whole fruit's nutrient values and calories should not be treated as the values for the strained drink.
Unsweetened, steeped water is very low in calories; squeezing or eating the fruit adds calories from the fruit. If you prefer the herb's flavor on its own, mint water is another option.
How should you store pineapple peach mint water?
Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated. Drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2–3 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.
Do not leave the drink at room temperature for more than a few hours. Straining the fruit and mint after steeping can help keep their flavors from becoming too strong, but it does not extend the recommended storage time.
How can you vary pineapple peach mint water?
Make the fruit flavor lighter or stronger
For a lighter drink, use the lower end of the 2–4 hour steeping range. For a stronger fruit flavor, cut the pineapple and peach into smaller pieces and steep toward the longer end, tasting as you go.
Adjust the mint
Use fewer leaves for a fruit-forward pitcher, or gently press the leaves before adding them for a more noticeable mint aroma. Avoid tearing them into tiny pieces if you want to strain the water easily.
Use frozen fruit
Unsweetened frozen pineapple or peach can stand in for fresh fruit. Add it directly to the pitcher and refrigerate the mixture while it thaws and infuses; the finished water may look a little cloudier.
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Ai Infused Water Generator →Frequently asked questions
Can you eat the fruit after infusing the water?
Yes. If the fruit has been kept refrigerated and is still fresh, you can eat it. Eating it adds the fruit's calories and fiber.
Can you use tap water for this recipe?
Yes, as long as your tap water is safe to drink. Filtered drinking water also works.
Does pineapple peach mint water need added sugar?
No. The fruit adds a subtle flavor without sweetener, although the drink will be less sweet than juice.