Plum Cucumber Ginger Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Plum cucumber ginger water is a fruit-and-vegetable-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (950 mL). For another combination, use the AI infused water generator.

What is plum cucumber ginger water?

Plum cucumber ginger water is chilled water flavored with sliced fresh plum, cucumber and ginger. The plum adds a gentle fruity note, cucumber keeps the flavor light, and ginger gives it a mild warmth.

It is one of many stone fruit infused water recipes you can make without blending or squeezing the fruit. Because the ingredients steep rather than become part of a purée, the finished drink tastes more subtle than juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 4 servings, use:

Water: 950 mL (4 cups)
Fresh plum: about 150 g (1 cup sliced), pitted
Cucumber: about 100 g (1 cup sliced)
Fresh ginger: about 10 g (2 tablespoons thinly sliced)

The ratio gives the plum enough presence to balance the cucumber while keeping the ginger noticeable but not dominant. Measurements for the produce are approximate; a little more or less will still make an enjoyable infusion.

Choose a ripe plum that is fragrant but firm enough to slice. A softer plum will also work, though it may leave more sediment in the water. There is no need to peel the cucumber if its skin is clean and you enjoy its flavor.

How do you make plum cucumber ginger water?

Wash the plum, cucumber and ginger under running water. Clean the pitcher and any utensils before using them.
Slice the plum and discard the pit. Cut the cucumber and ginger into thin slices so their surfaces can flavor the water.
Add the plum, cucumber and ginger to a pitcher, then pour in the 950 mL (4 cups) of water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
Pour into glasses, straining out the pieces if you prefer. Keep any remaining plum cucumber ginger water refrigerated.

The total time includes approximately 10 minutes of preparation and 2 hours of refrigerated steeping. The yield is about 4 cups (950 mL), or 4 servings; the exact amount poured may be slightly less if the fruit retains some water.

Why do plum, cucumber and ginger pair well?

Plum brings a sweet-tart fruit flavor that softens cucumber’s clean, mild taste. For a simpler version of the fruit flavor, see plum infused water.

Cucumber adds a fresh, crisp note without making the drink heavy. Its subtle flavor is also the appeal of cucumber water. Ginger adds a contrasting warmth; use less if you want that note in the background, or explore ginger water for a more ginger-forward drink.

The main benefit of plum cucumber ginger water is hydration. Drinking enough water helps the body function normally, including supporting the liver and kidneys, which do most of the body’s detoxification. The lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; this drink does not need to “flush” anything out.

Steeped water is very low in calories, usually under 10 kcal per glass. The nutrition of the whole fruit and vegetables cannot be counted as the nutrition of the infused water: only an unknown amount transfers during steeping. Eating the pieces adds their calories and nutrients.

How should you store plum cucumber ginger water?

Keep the pitcher covered in the refrigerator and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. You can strain out the ingredients after steeping if you prefer a clearer drink or want to stop the flavor from getting stronger.

Discard any remaining 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. Use a clean glass when serving rather than drinking directly from the storage pitcher.

How can you vary plum cucumber ginger water?

Make the plum flavor more prominent

Use a particularly ripe, flavorful plum and keep the cucumber and ginger amounts modest. Leave the slices intact rather than blending them if you want a clear, lightly flavored water.

Make it milder

Reduce the ginger and slice it a little thicker. The cucumber will become more noticeable, and the finish will be less spicy. You can also strain the infusion after the initial 2-hour steep.

Make it more fruit-forward

Try a different variety of fresh plum while keeping the same approximate amount. Red, purple and yellow plums can vary in sweetness and tartness, so taste the finished water before changing the ratio next time.