Plum Lime Rosemary Water: Recipe and Storage

Plum lime rosemary water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours and 10 minutes total, including steeping, and yields about 4 cups (950 mL). For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is plum lime rosemary water?

Plum lime rosemary water is plain water steeped with sliced plum, lime and fresh rosemary. The result is lightly fruity and aromatic, rather than as sweet or concentrated as juice.

It is one of many stone fruit infused water recipes that use fresh fruit to flavor water without blending it. Serve it chilled on its own or alongside a meal.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use roughly 1 cup of sliced plum and 2 rosemary sprigs for 4 cups of water. One sliced lime adds a noticeable citrus note; use less if you prefer a gentler flavor.

• Water: 950 mL (4 cups), cold
• Plum: 150 g (about 1 cup), sliced and pitted
• Lime: 60–70 g (about 1/2 cup), thinly sliced
• Fresh rosemary: about 5 g (2 sprigs, or about 2 tablespoons loosely packed leaves)

Choose a ripe plum that is fragrant but still firm enough to slice. Softer fruit can make the water cloudier, although it will still contribute flavor. Keep the rosemary on its sprigs for easier removal, or use loose leaves and strain them out before serving.

This ratio makes approximately 4 servings of 1 cup (240 mL). The final volume can vary slightly depending on how much water stays on the fruit when you strain it.

How do you make plum lime rosemary water?

Allow 10 minutes to prepare the ingredients and 2 hours for the first steep. You will need a clean pitcher with a cover and, if you want to remove the ingredients before serving, a strainer.

1. Wash the plum, lime and rosemary under running water, and clean the pitcher.
2. Slice the plum and discard its pit. Cut the lime into thin slices, removing any visible seeds.
3. Add the plum, lime and rosemary to the pitcher. Pour in 950 mL (4 cups) of cold water.
4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, continue steeping in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
5. Strain out the fruit and rosemary, then serve the water chilled. Remove the lime by 4 hours to limit bitterness from its pith.

The fruit does not need to be crushed or squeezed. If you prefer a clearer drink, pour it through a fine strainer; otherwise, serve it directly from the pitcher after the steeping ingredients have been removed.

Why do plum, lime and rosemary pair well?

Plum brings a soft, sweet-tart fruit flavor, while lime adds a sharper citrus edge. As in plum infused water, the fruit's flavor is gentler when steeped than when blended.

The lime gives the infusion some of the brightness associated with lime water, and rosemary adds an aromatic, savory note. A small amount of rosemary, as used in rosemary water, keeps the herb from dominating the fruit.

The main benefit of this drink is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; no ingredient in this infusion has been shown to replace those functions. Steeped water is usually under 10 kcal per glass, but squeezing or eating the fruit adds calories.

How should you store plum lime rosemary water?

Keep plum lime rosemary water covered and refrigerated, and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. For a longer chill, strain out the ingredients by 4 hours and discard the drink after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use a clean glass to serve, and return the pitcher to the refrigerator rather than leaving it out between servings.

How can you vary plum lime rosemary water?

Make it milder

Use half the lime and keep the plum and rosemary amounts the same. This gives the plum more room to come through while retaining a little citrus aroma.

Make it more herbal

Gently bruise the rosemary between your fingers before adding it to the pitcher. Taste the water after 2 hours and strain it then if the rosemary is prominent enough for you.

Adjust the fruit flavor

Slice the plum thinly for more exposed surface, or leave the mixture refrigerated for closer to 4 hours. Keep the lime removal time in mind: a longer steep with the pith can make the water bitter.

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