Pineapple Watermelon Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Pineapple watermelon water is chilled water infused with fresh pineapple and watermelon; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (950 mL).

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What is pineapple watermelon water?

Pineapple watermelon water is a lightly flavored drink made by steeping pieces of both fruits in cold water. Unlike a smoothie or juice, the fruit is not blended or squeezed, so the result is clear or lightly tinted rather than thick.

It is one of many tropical fruit infused water recipes you can make with a pitcher and a little refrigerator time. Serve it with the fruit pieces in the glass or strain them out for a smoother drink.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 1 cup of chopped fruit for roughly 4 cups of water. The near-equal fruit portions give the water a balance of pineapple's tartness and watermelon's mellow sweetness.

Cold drinking water: 950 mL (about 4 cups)
Fresh pineapple: 80 g (about 1/2 cup), peeled, cored and chopped
Fresh watermelon: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), rind removed and chopped
Ice: optional, for serving

Measure the fruit after removing the peel, core and rind. The weights are approximate: cup measurements can vary with the size and shape of the pieces.

Choose ripe fruit for the best flavor. Use a clean, covered pitcher large enough to hold the water and fruit without spilling.

How do you make pineapple watermelon water?

Wash the outside of the pineapple and watermelon under running water, and wash your hands and utensils before cutting.
Prepare the fruit by removing the pineapple peel and core and the watermelon rind. Cut the flesh into bite-size pieces.
Combine the pineapple and watermelon in a clean pitcher, then pour in the cold water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a fuller flavor, steep for up to 4 hours in the fridge.
Serve the water over ice if you like, leaving the fruit in the pitcher or straining it into glasses. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

The preparation takes about 10 minutes, followed by at least 2 hours of refrigerated steeping. Avoid crushing the fruit if you prefer a clearer drink; small pieces provide plenty of surface area for the water to pick up flavor.

Why do pineapple and watermelon pair well?

Pineapple brings a tangy, tropical note, while watermelon adds a gentler, juicy flavor. The combination gives plain water some fruit flavor without requiring a concentrated juice or sweetener.

Both fruits also contain water. Whole pineapple provides vitamin C, and whole watermelon provides some vitamin C and vitamin A, but the amount that transfers into the steeped water is unknown. If you eat the fruit, you also consume its nutrients and fiber.

Like pineapple infused water and watermelon infused water, this drink can help you stay hydrated. Hydration supports normal body functions, including the work of the liver and kidneys, which do most of the body's detoxification; the drink does not flush out toxins.

How should you store pineapple watermelon water?

Keep the covered pitcher in the refrigerator, including while it steeps, and return it to the fridge after serving. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours.

Discard the water after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or develops a sour smell. Avoid leaving the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. If you want to eat the fruit, keep it refrigerated too and discard it if it shows signs of spoilage.

How can you vary pineapple watermelon water?

For a more tart-tasting pitcher, use a little more pineapple and a little less watermelon. For a milder flavor, reverse the balance, keeping the total fruit close to 1 cup and the water at about 4 cups.

You can also add 8–12 washed fresh mint leaves before refrigerating. Leave the leaves whole for a subtle herbal note, then strain them out along with the fruit if you prefer. Serve the finished water over ice without changing the basic steeping method.