Raspberry Kiwi Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Raspberry kiwi water is water infused with raspberries and sliced kiwi; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 4 cups (960 mL).

What is raspberry kiwi water?

Raspberry kiwi water is a lightly flavored drink made by chilling fruit in water, then straining or serving it with the fruit. The raspberries give it a berry taste and a faint pink tint, while kiwi adds a tangy note.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make without blending or adding sweetener. The flavor is subtle compared with juice, so it is a good option when you want water with a little fruit flavor.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For one pitcher, use approximately equal volumes of raspberry and kiwi with 4 cups of water. This ratio leaves enough fruit in contact with the water for flavor without making the drink thick.

Raspberries: 60 g (about 1/2 cup), fresh
Kiwi: 90 g (about 1/2 cup sliced), peeled
Drinking water: 960 mL (4 cups)

You will also need a clean pitcher or large jar, a knife, and a strainer if you prefer to remove the fruit before serving. Use ripe fruit for the best flavor, but avoid fruit that is bruised, moldy, or spoiled.

The fruit measurements do not have to be exact. A little more raspberry makes the berry flavor more noticeable; a little more kiwi makes the drink tangier.

How do you make raspberry kiwi water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for the fruit to steep in the refrigerator.

Wash your hands and clean the pitcher, knife, and cutting surface.
Rinse the raspberries and the outside of the kiwi under running water. Peel the kiwi and cut it into thin slices.
Add the raspberries and kiwi to the pitcher. Lightly press a few raspberries with a clean spoon if you want a stronger berry flavor.
Pour in the water, cover the pitcher, and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
Strain out the fruit if you like, then pour the raspberry kiwi water into glasses. Serve the fruit separately if you want to eat it.

For another combination and ratio, use the ai infused water generator.

A 2-hour steep gives the drink a mild taste; leave it for up to 4 hours for a fuller fruit flavor. Pressing the raspberries releases more color and pulp, so skip that step if you prefer clearer water.

Why do raspberry and kiwi pair well?

Raspberry brings a sweet-tart berry flavor, while kiwi adds a sharper, tropical taste. Together they make a balanced infusion that does not need sugar to taste fruity, although it will be less sweet than a fruit juice.

Both fruits contain vitamin C and fiber, but most of the fiber remains in the fruit rather than transferring into the water. If you eat the fruit, you get more of its nutrients than you would from drinking only the strained infusion. See raspberry infused water and kiwi water for the individual flavors.

Raspberry kiwi water can make plain water more appealing, supporting hydration. It is not a detox treatment: the liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification.

How should you store raspberry kiwi water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, including while the fruit is steeping. For the best flavor, drink the raspberry kiwi water within 24 hours; discard any remainder after 2 days. Throw it out sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy, or smells sour.

Return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving rather than leaving it on the counter. Removing the fruit after steeping can help keep the flavor from becoming too strong, but it does not extend the storage time.

Avoid this drink if you are allergic to raspberry or kiwi. Seek urgent medical care for signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing or throat swelling.

What variations can you make?

Add mint

Rinse 8–12 mint leaves, about 5 g or roughly 2 tablespoons loosely packed, and add them with the fruit before chilling. Remove the leaves with the fruit before serving for a cleaner-looking drink.

Make it berry-forward

Use slightly more raspberry and slightly less kiwi while keeping the total fruit volume at about 1 cup. The drink will taste more like berries without requiring extra sweetener.

Serve it with fruit

Leave the strained fruit in the pitcher or spoon it into glasses when you serve. The raspberries will be softer after steeping, and eating them adds fruit nutrients and calories that are not reflected in the strained water alone.