Raspberry Kiwi Mint Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Raspberry kiwi mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and yields 4 servings, or about 1 liter. Try the ai infused water generator to create another combination.

What is raspberry kiwi mint water?

Raspberry kiwi mint water is plain water steeped with raspberries, sliced kiwi and fresh mint. The fruit lends a lightly tart flavor, while the mint adds a cool herbal note. It is served chilled and does not need sweetener.

This combination is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. Its flavor is gentler than juice because the fruit is steeped rather than blended or squeezed.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For 4 servings, use roughly equal amounts of raspberry and kiwi, plus a small handful of mint. The fruit and herb weights are approximate; measuring by volume is fine if you do not have a scale.

1 liter water (about 4 1/4 US cups), safe to drink
75 g raspberries (about 1/2 cup)
75 g peeled, sliced green kiwi (about 1/2 cup)
5 g fresh mint leaves (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

The combined fruit weighs about 150 g, or roughly 1 cup, per liter of water. That gives the infusion a noticeable fruit flavor without requiring a large amount of produce. Use a pitcher with enough extra room for the fruit and leaves.

Active prep: 10 minutes. Refrigerated steep: 2 hours. Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes.

Choose ripe kiwi for a softer, sweeter flavor and firm raspberries that look fresh. People with a known allergy to kiwi, raspberries or mint should avoid the ingredient that causes their reactions.

How do you make raspberry kiwi mint water?

Rinse the raspberries, kiwi and mint under cool running water. Gently handle the berries so they stay mostly intact.
Peel the kiwi and cut it into thin slices. Remove the mint leaves from their stems.
Add the raspberries, kiwi and mint to a clean pitcher, then pour in the water. Stir gently to distribute the ingredients.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, continue steeping in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
Serve the water chilled, straining out the fruit and mint if you prefer a clearer drink.

The water will pick up flavor gradually, so taste it after the initial 2-hour steep. Leaving the fruit intact gives a lighter result; pressing it will release more pulp and change the texture.

Why do raspberry, kiwi and mint pair well?

Raspberries bring a sharp berry note, much as they do in raspberry infused water. Kiwi adds a mellow, slightly tropical flavor found in kiwi water, while mint water shows how fresh leaves provide a cooling finish.

Together, the ingredients make plain water more flavorful without needing syrup or sugar. Keeping the mint leaves whole helps the herbal flavor stay gentle rather than dominating the fruit.

The main benefit of the drink is hydration. Raspberries and kiwi contain vitamin C and fiber, but the amounts transferred into steeped water are unknown; do not count on the infusion to provide the nutrients in the whole fruit.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste. Raspberry kiwi mint water can help you stay hydrated, but it does not cleanse the body or replace medical care.

How should you store raspberry kiwi mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered in the refrigerator at 4°C (40°F) or below. Drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard any remainder after 2 days. Discard it sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving rather than leaving it out at room temperature. Use clean utensils when removing fruit, and wash the pitcher before making a fresh batch. Normal appearance or smell does not guarantee that a drink is safe.

How can you vary raspberry kiwi mint water?

Make the fruit flavor stronger

Use the longer, 4-hour refrigerated steep and taste before serving. You can also gently press a few raspberries, although this will make the water less clear and release more fruit into it.

Make the mint milder

Use fewer mint leaves while keeping the raspberry and kiwi amounts the same. Add the leaves whole rather than tearing them to keep the herbal note subtle.

Change the fruit balance

Use a little more kiwi and fewer raspberries for a softer flavor, or reverse the balance for a tarter berry taste. Keep the total fruit close to 150 g, about 1 cup, per liter of water.