Raspberry Cherry Ginger Water Recipe

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

What is raspberry cherry ginger water?

Raspberry cherry ginger water is drinking water infused with raspberries, pitted cherries and fresh ginger. The fruit gives it a berry flavor, while ginger adds a gently spicy finish. It belongs to the family of berry infused water recipes.

The ingredients steep in the refrigerator rather than being blended. You can strain them out before serving or leave them in the pitcher and pour carefully.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups (950 mL), use:

950 mL (4 cups) cold drinking water
65 g (about 1/2 cup) fresh raspberries
75 g (about 1/2 cup) pitted fresh cherries
10 g (about 1/8 cup, or 2 tablespoons) thinly sliced fresh ginger

The fruit totals approximately 1 cup, a useful starting ratio for roughly 1 liter of water. The ginger is sliced rather than grated so it is easier to remove when the flavor is strong enough.

Use a clean, covered pitcher or jar large enough to hold the water and fruit. Sweet or sour cherries both work; sour cherries will give the infusion a tarter edge.

Weigh the cherries after removing their pits. Measure the raspberries loosely rather than packing them into the cup, which can crush the fruit and make the infusion cloudier.

How do you make raspberry cherry ginger water?

Active preparation: about 10 minutes
Refrigerator steep: 2 hours
Total: about 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: about 4 cups (950 mL)

Rinse the raspberries and cherries under running water, and scrub the ginger.
Pit the cherries and cut them in half. Thinly slice the ginger; peel it first if you prefer.
Add the raspberries, cherries and ginger to a clean pitcher, then pour in the cold water.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
Taste the water, then strain or pour into glasses. Make sure no cherry pits remain if serving the fruit.

Leave the raspberries whole for a clearer drink, or press them lightly against the pitcher for a fruitier flavor. Pressing may make the water cloudy and add more fruit solids than a simple steep.

Why do raspberry, cherry and ginger pair well?

Raspberries bring a bright, slightly tart note, while cherries add a rounder fruit flavor. Ginger balances both with warmth and a little bite. If you enjoy the berry side of the combination, raspberry infused water and cherry infused water offer simpler ways to use either fruit.

The main benefit of raspberry cherry ginger water is that it provides water for hydration. Fresh fruit contains nutrients, but the amount that transfers into an infusion is uncertain; it is not equivalent to eating the whole fruit. Likewise, a mild infusion should not be assumed to have the same effects as concentrated ginger preparations. For a ginger-forward option, see ginger water.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Hydration supports normal body functions, but this drink does not flush out toxins or replace medical care.

How should you store raspberry cherry ginger water?

Keep raspberry cherry ginger water covered and refrigerated, and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. If you prefer a milder taste, strain out the fruit and ginger after the initial 2- to 4-hour steep and refrigerate the water in a clean covered container.

Discard the infusion after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or develops a sour smell. Cloudiness caused immediately by pressing the raspberries is different from a change that develops during storage; when in doubt, discard it. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary raspberry cherry ginger water?

Make it less spicy

Use fewer ginger slices and taste after the 2-hour steep. You can remove the ginger while leaving the fruit in the pitcher if the spice is already strong enough.

Change the fruit balance

Use more raspberries for a brighter, tarter flavor, or more cherries for a rounder one. Keep the combined fruit amount close to 1 cup for the same amount of water.

Adjust the texture

Keep the fruit whole or halved and strain before serving for a clearer drink. For a fruitier glass, gently press a few raspberries before steeping, knowing that the water will contain more fruit particles.