Raspberry Cherry Lavender Water: Easy Recipe
Raspberry cherry lavender water is a fruit-and-flower-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 4 cups (950 ml).
What is raspberry cherry lavender water?
Raspberry cherry lavender water is chilled water steeped with raspberries, pitted cherries and a small amount of culinary lavender. The fruit adds a gentle berry flavor, while the lavender lends a floral note without the need for sweetener.
It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. The flavor is lighter than juice because the fruit is steeped rather than blended.
What ingredients and ratio do you need?
For approximately 4 servings, use:
- 950 ml (4 cups) water, preferably chilled
- 60 g (about 1/2 cup) fresh raspberries
- 75 g (about 1/2 cup) pitted cherries, measured before halving
- 0.2 g (about 1/4 teaspoon) dried culinary lavender buds
The fruit totals roughly 1 cup for 4 cups of water. This gives the water a noticeable fruit flavor without making it thick; the small amount of lavender helps keep the floral note from overpowering the fruit.
Choose lavender labeled for culinary use, not ornamental flowers that may have been treated with chemicals. Do not substitute lavender essential oil for the buds. Sweet or sour cherries both work; sour cherries give the infusion a tarter edge.
How do you make raspberry cherry lavender water?
Prep time: 10 minutes. Refrigerated steep: 2 hours. Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Rinse the raspberries and cherries under cool running water.
- Pit the cherries and cut them in half. Leave the raspberries whole or gently break a few for more color.
- Place the fruit and culinary lavender in a clean pitcher. Add the water and stir gently.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- Strain out the fruit and lavender, then serve the water chilled. If serving the fruit separately, check that every cherry pit has been removed.
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A fine-mesh strainer helps catch the small lavender buds. Straining also makes it easier to control the floral flavor if you plan to keep the water for later.
Why do raspberry, cherry and lavender pair well?
Raspberries bring a bright, slightly tart flavor to raspberry cherry lavender water, much as they do in raspberry infused water. Cherries add a rounder fruit flavor; the result will vary with the sweetness of the cherries, as it does in cherry infused water.
Lavender adds a floral aroma, so a little goes a long way. If you enjoy that flavor, lavender water offers a simpler way to use the ingredient.
The main benefit of raspberry cherry lavender water is hydration. Steeped fruit may contribute small amounts of flavor and nutrients, but the amount transferred to the water varies; it should not be counted as equivalent to eating the whole fruit. Unsqueezed infused water is generally very low in calories, usually under 10 kcal per glass.
The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification. Raspberry cherry lavender water can help you stay hydrated, but it does not flush toxins or replace medical care.
How should you store raspberry cherry lavender water?
Keep raspberry cherry lavender water covered and refrigerated, including during the steep. Strain it after steeping and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor.
Discard any remainder by 2 days after preparation, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours.
How can you vary raspberry cherry lavender water?
Make the fruit flavor brighter
Gently crush a few raspberries before adding the water. This releases more color and flavor, though the drink may need finer straining and will no longer be a strictly unsqueezed infusion.
Adjust the lavender
For a subtler floral note, use less culinary lavender and taste after the refrigerated steep. You can also strain the lavender out before serving if its flavor is strong enough.
Change the fruit balance
Use a little more cherry and fewer raspberries for a rounder flavor, or reverse the balance for more tartness. Keep the total fruit close to 1 cup for 4 cups of water so the infusion remains light.
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Ai Infused Water Generator →Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen raspberries and cherries?
Yes. Use unsweetened frozen fruit and make sure the cherries are pitted. Keep the water refrigerated while the fruit infuses.
Do I need a special infuser pitcher?
No. A clean covered pitcher or jar works; pour the finished water through a fine-mesh strainer.
Will raspberry cherry lavender water turn pink?
It may take on a pale pink color, depending on the fruit and how much it breaks apart. The color can be subtle even when the water has picked up flavor.