Raspberry Blackberry Rosemary Water Recipe

Raspberry blackberry rosemary water is a chilled berry-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and yields about 4 cups (950 mL). It has a gently tart berry flavor with a light herbal finish.

What is raspberry blackberry rosemary water?

Raspberry blackberry rosemary water is plain water steeped with raspberries, blackberries and fresh rosemary. The fruit adds color and a mild berry taste, while the rosemary adds an aromatic, savory note.

Unlike a smoothie, the ingredients are not blended into the water. You can strain them out before serving or leave them in the pitcher while you pour. For more combinations using similar fruit, see these berry infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use roughly equal volumes of the two berries and one small rosemary sprig for a pitcher. The amounts below make a lightly flavored infusion; the berries do not need to be perfectly measured.

Water: 950 mL (4 cups)
Fresh raspberries: about 60 g (1/2 cup)
Fresh blackberries: about 70 g (1/2 cup)
Fresh rosemary: 1 small sprig, about 2 g (roughly 1/16 cup, or 1 tablespoon, of loosely packed leaves)

Keep the rosemary on its stem for easy removal. If your sprig is particularly large or fragrant, start with half and taste the water before adding more. No sweetener is needed for the basic recipe.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups (950 mL)

How do you make raspberry blackberry rosemary water?

Rinse the raspberries, blackberries and rosemary under cool running water. Use a clean pitcher and utensils.
Add the berries and rosemary sprig to the pitcher. Gently press a few berries with a spoon if you want a little more color; leave them whole for clearer water.
Pour in 950 mL (4 cups) of water and stir gently to distribute the ingredients.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. Taste it, then steep for up to 2 more hours in the refrigerator if you prefer a stronger flavor.
Remove the rosemary when its flavor is to your liking. Strain out the berries if desired, then serve the water chilled.

To create another combination with your preferred ingredients, try the AI infused water generator.

Why do raspberries, blackberries and rosemary pair well?

Raspberries bring a bright tartness, while blackberries add a deeper berry flavor. Rosemary provides a fragrant contrast without making the drink sweet. Removing the sprig once the water tastes balanced keeps the herb from dominating the fruit.

The main practical benefit is hydration: the berries and rosemary make plain water more flavorful without requiring added sugar. Whole berries contain fiber, but strained infused water should not be counted as a source of all the fiber or nutrients in the fruit. The nutrient and calorie amounts that transfer into the water are not established by the whole-fruit values.

For a simpler berry flavor, see raspberry infused water or blackberry infused water; for the herb on its own, see rosemary water.

How should you store it?

Keep raspberry blackberry rosemary water covered in the refrigerator and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes unexpectedly cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving, and do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Make a fresh batch rather than repeatedly refilling the pitcher with the same fruit and herb.

How can you vary the recipe?

Make the berry flavor stronger

Gently press more of the berries before adding the water, or let the covered pitcher steep for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. Pressing the fruit can make the water cloudier and leave small pieces in the glass; strain it if you prefer a clearer drink.

Make the rosemary milder

Use half a small sprig, then remove it as soon as the herbal flavor suits you. You can also add the rosemary later in the refrigerated steep so the berries have a head start.

Change the berry balance

Use more raspberries for a brighter, tarter taste or more blackberries for a deeper berry flavor. Keep the combined amount close to 1 cup so the water remains lightly infused rather than pulpy.