Raspberry Cranberry Mint Water: Easy Pitcher Recipe

Raspberry cranberry mint water is a berry-and-mint infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes total and yields about 4 cups.

What is raspberry cranberry mint water?

Raspberry cranberry mint water is plain water infused with raspberries, cranberries, and fresh mint. The berries give it a gently fruity, tart flavor, while the mint adds a cooling aroma. It is unsweetened and usually more subtle than juice.

For more fruit combinations, browse these berry infused water recipes. This version is useful when you want a pitcher to prepare ahead and keep chilled for serving throughout the day.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use approximately three parts raspberries to two parts cranberries by volume, plus a small handful of mint. The following amounts make a lightly flavored pitcher; the finished yield is approximate because some water may remain with the fruit when strained.

4 cups (950 ml) drinking water
3/4 cup (90 g) fresh raspberries
1/2 cup (50 g) fresh cranberries, measured before cutting
1/4 cup (5 g) loosely packed fresh mint leaves

Choose unsweetened fruit and fresh, unbruised mint. Raw cranberries are tart, so this recipe uses fewer cranberries than raspberries. Halving them exposes their flesh to the water without requiring added juice or sugar.

A pitcher with a lid or a clean, covered jar works well. You will also need a knife and a strainer if you prefer to remove the fruit before serving.

How do you make raspberry cranberry mint water?

Rinse the raspberries, cranberries, and mint under cool running water. Wash your hands and use clean equipment.
Halve the cranberries. Gently press a few raspberries with the back of a spoon to release some flavor; leave the rest whole if you prefer clearer water.
Place the berries and mint in the pitcher. Lightly press the mint leaves to release their aroma without tearing them into small pieces.
Pour in the water, cover the pitcher, and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Allow about 10 minutes for preparation before chilling.
Serve the water chilled, with or without the fruit and mint. Strain it after steeping if you prefer a clearer drink, then keep any remainder refrigerated.

Want to plan another pitcher? Try the ai infused water generator after making this recipe.

Why do raspberry, cranberry, and mint pair well?

Raspberries soften the sharp taste of cranberries with a fragrant, fruity flavor. Mint makes the finish feel fresh without making the water sweet. For a simpler berry flavor, see raspberry infused water or cranberry infused water; mint water focuses on the herb alone.

The main benefit of raspberry cranberry mint water is hydration. Water supports normal body functions, including the work of the liver and kidneys, which do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

Whole berries contain nutrients, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is unknown. Do not count the nutrients or calories of all the berries as those of the strained drink. Eating the fruit adds its nutrients and calories to what you consume.

How should you store raspberry cranberry mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it develops unexpected cloudiness, a slimy texture, or a sour smell. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

Mashed raspberries can make the water cloudy immediately; unexpected cloudiness that develops during storage is different. If you are unsure whether the drink is still good, discard it. Straining the ingredients does not restart the storage time.

How can you vary raspberry cranberry mint water?

Make the berry flavor stronger

Gently press more of the raspberries before adding the water, or steep the covered pitcher for the full 4 hours in the refrigerator. Pressing the fruit can make the drink cloudier and add more fruit particles.

Keep the flavor and appearance lighter

Leave the raspberries whole and strain the pitcher after 2 hours. This gives the ingredients less time to flavor the water and removes loose bits before serving.

Add bubbles when serving

Use less still water when making the infusion, then top up each glass with chilled sparkling water just before serving. This keeps the raspberry, cranberry, and mint combination while adding fizz; sparkling water left in the pitcher will gradually lose its bubbles.