Pomegranate Lime Mint Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Pomegranate lime mint water is a fruit-and-herb infused water that takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to prepare, including steeping, and yields about 4 cups. It adds lime and mint to the fruit-forward flavor of pomegranate infused water.

What is pomegranate lime mint water?

Pomegranate lime mint water is chilled water steeped with pomegranate arils, sliced lime, and fresh mint. The arils are the small, juicy seeds inside a pomegranate. The finished drink has a light fruit flavor rather than the sweetness or intensity of juice.

This recipe uses whole ingredients without blending or squeezing them. You can serve the water with the fruit still in the pitcher or strain it before pouring; straining also makes it easier to control how long the lime stays in the water.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups, or 4 servings, use:

Water: 1 liter (about 4 1/4 cups)
Pomegranate arils: 85 g (about 1/2 cup)
Lime: 1 whole lime, about 70 g (about 1/3 cup when sliced)
Fresh mint: about 5 g (roughly 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

The half-cup of arils gives the water a gentle pomegranate flavor while leaving room for the lime and mint. Choose a pitcher large enough to hold the water and ingredients with space for stirring. Ice is optional when serving and is not included in the yield.

How do you make pomegranate lime mint water?

Wash the lime, the outside of the pomegranate, and the mint under running water. Remove the arils from the pomegranate if they are not already prepared.
Slice the lime thinly, leaving the peel on. Pick out any seeds, and discard bruised mint leaves.
Add the arils, lime slices, and mint to a clean pitcher. Lightly press the mint between your fingers to release its aroma, but leave the arils whole.
Pour in the water and stir gently. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours; 2 hours gives you the stated total time.
Strain the water or remove the lime slices after steeping. Serve chilled, with ice if you like.

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Why do pomegranate, lime, and mint pair well?

Pomegranate brings a mild tart-fruit note, lime adds acidity, and mint contributes a fresh aroma. Together, they make plain water more interesting without requiring a sweetener. Keeping the arils intact makes the result subtler than a drink made with juice.

The main benefit of pomegranate lime mint water is that it provides water for hydration. Pomegranate contains plant compounds, but how much passes into steeped water is uncertain; benefits attributed to pomegranate itself should not be assumed to apply to this drink. For an unsqueezed infusion, the calories are usually under 10 kcal per glass; eating the fruit or squeezing it into the water adds calories.

How should you store pomegranate lime mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. Citrus pith can make the water bitter after about 4 hours, so remove the lime slices or strain the drink by then.

Discard the water after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy, or sour-smelling. Use a clean glass when serving rather than drinking directly from the storage pitcher, and return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly.

What variations can you make?

Make the lime gentler

Remove the lime peel before adding the slices if you prefer less bitterness. Keep the same amount of lime for a similar citrus note, and refrigerate during steeping as usual.

Adjust the mint

Use fewer mint leaves for a quieter herbal flavor, or use the full 12 leaves for a more noticeable aroma. Leave the leaves whole rather than chopping them if you want a drink that is easier to strain.

Change the strength

Taste the water after 2 hours and let it steep for up to 4 hours if you want a stronger infusion. For a lighter glass, dilute the finished water with a little more cold water just before serving.