Raspberry Cranberry Rosemary Water Recipe
Raspberry cranberry rosemary water is a berry-and-herb infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and yields about 1 litre, or 4 servings.
What is raspberry cranberry rosemary water?
Raspberry cranberry rosemary water is chilled water flavored with raspberries, cranberries and fresh rosemary. The raspberries lend a soft, fruity taste, cranberries add tartness, and rosemary brings a pine-like aroma.
It is one of many berry infused water recipes that can make plain water more appealing without requiring added sugar. This version is steeped rather than blended, so the flavor is light and the fruit can be strained out before serving.
What ingredients and proportions do you need?
For a pitcher, use roughly equal weights of the two berries and a small amount of rosemary. The recipe makes about four 250 ml (1-cup) servings.
- 1 litre water (about 4¼ US cups)
- 75 g fresh raspberries (about ⅔ cup)
- 75 g fresh cranberries (about ¾ cup)
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs (about 5 g, or about ⅛ cup loosely packed leaves)
Use plain drinking water and unsweetened, fresh berries. The exact volume of the fruit will vary with berry size, so the cup measures are approximate. Whole rosemary sprigs are easy to remove; if using loose leaves, strain the water before serving.
A clean pitcher with a lid is useful for steeping. You will also need a knife and cutting board for the cranberries and, if you prefer a clear drink, a fine-mesh strainer.
How do you make raspberry cranberry rosemary water?
- Wash the raspberries, cranberries and rosemary under cool running water. Discard any damaged or spoiled produce.
- Halve the cranberries so their cut surfaces can flavor the water. Leave the raspberries whole.
- Add the berries and rosemary to a clean pitcher, then pour in the water and stir gently.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours and leave it longer if you want a stronger infusion.
- Strain if desired, then divide the water among 4 glasses. Remove the rosemary sprigs before serving.
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Raspberries soften the sharpness of cranberries, while rosemary adds an herbal aroma that keeps the drink from tasting solely fruity. If you enjoy the softer berry flavor most, raspberry infused water uses it as the main ingredient. For a more tart flavor, see cranberry infused water; for a more herbal one, see rosemary water.
The main benefit of raspberry cranberry rosemary water is hydration. Some flavor compounds and nutrients may pass into the water, but the amounts are uncertain; steeped water should not be treated as nutritionally equivalent to eating the whole berries.
Water supports normal body functions, including those of the liver and kidneys, which do most of the body's detoxification. The drink does not need to be called a cleanse to be a useful way to enjoy water.
How should you store raspberry cranberry rosemary water?
Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.
Return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving rather than leaving it out. You can strain out the berries and rosemary after steeping, but straining does not extend the storage time. If you prepare a fresh pitcher, wash it before adding new ingredients.
How can you vary raspberry cranberry rosemary water?
Make it fruitier
Use a little more raspberry and a little less cranberry while keeping the total amount of berries about the same. The drink will taste softer and less tart, though it will still be lightly flavored.
Make it tarter
Reverse the proportions: use more cranberry and fewer raspberries. Halving the cranberries helps expose their tart flesh to the water without blending them into the drink.
Keep the rosemary subtle
Start with one sprig instead of two if you prefer a lighter herbal note. Taste after 2 hours and remove the sprig when the flavor suits you; keep the finished water refrigerated.
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Can I use frozen raspberries and cranberries?
Yes. Add unsweetened frozen berries directly to the pitcher and steep it in the refrigerator. The raspberries may soften and cloud the water, so strain before serving if you prefer.
Can I eat the berries after infusing the water?
Yes, if they have been handled safely and kept refrigerated. They may have a milder flavor after steeping; discard the woody rosemary stems.
Can I use sparkling water?
For the best fizz, steep the fruit and rosemary in still water first, then add chilled sparkling water just before serving.