Raspberry Lime Rosemary Water Recipe

Raspberry lime rosemary water is chilled water infused with raspberries, lime and rosemary; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and yields about 1 liter (4 servings).

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What is raspberry lime rosemary water?

Raspberry lime rosemary water is a fruit-and-herb infusion made by steeping fresh ingredients in cold water. The berries add a soft fruit flavor, the lime brings tartness, and the rosemary adds an aromatic note.

Unlike a blended drink, the ingredients are left in pieces and can be strained out before serving. Find more combinations in these berry infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 4 servings, use:

1 liter water (about 4 1/4 US cups)
150 g fresh raspberries (about 1 cup)
100 g lime (about 1 lime or 2/3 cup thin slices)
5 g fresh rosemary (about 2 sprigs, or roughly 1 tablespoon of leaves on the sprigs)

This ratio gives the fruit room to infuse without making the herb the dominant flavor. The measurements for sliced lime and rosemary are approximate because the size of the fruit and sprigs varies.

Choose fresh, fragrant rosemary and raspberries that are firm and free of mold. Use a clean pitcher large enough to hold the water and ingredients, with extra space for stirring.

How do you make raspberry lime rosemary water?

Wash the lime under running water, rubbing the peel gently; rinse the raspberries and rosemary under running water as well.
Slice the lime thinly. Leave the raspberries whole and the rosemary on its sprigs for easier straining.
Add the raspberries, lime slices and rosemary to the clean pitcher. Pour in the water and stir gently.
Refrigerate the pitcher for 2 hours to let the flavors develop. For a stronger infusion, steep for up to 4 hours.
Strain out the ingredients, or serve with some in each glass. Remove the lime peel or strain out the slices by 4 hours to limit bitterness.

Serve about 250 ml, or roughly 1 cup, per glass. Keep the remaining water refrigerated rather than leaving the pitcher on the table.

Why do raspberry, lime and rosemary work together?

Raspberry offers a gentle sweetness and color, while lime adds a sharp citrus contrast. In this raspberry infused water, the whole berries also keep the finished drink lighter in texture than crushed or blended fruit.

The peel and juice in lime water contribute different citrus notes. A short steep keeps the flavor bright; a longer one can draw bitterness from the peel and pith.

Rosemary brings a savory, pine-like aroma that balances the fruit. As with rosemary water, a little herb can go a long way, so start with the suggested amount and adjust the next batch to taste.

The main benefit of raspberry lime rosemary water is hydration. Raspberries and lime contain vitamin C, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is not known, so the nutrition of the whole fruit should not be counted as the drink’s nutrition. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store raspberry lime rosemary water?

Keep the pitcher refrigerated and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. Remove the lime slices by 4 hours, even if you plan to keep the water longer, to help prevent bitterness.

Discard the water after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes unexpectedly cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary raspberry lime rosemary water?

Make the rosemary milder

Use 1 rosemary sprig instead of 2. You can also remove the sprigs after the 2-hour steep and leave the fruit in briefly if you want a less prominent herbal flavor.

Bring the lime forward

Keep the same ingredients but use fewer raspberries. Taste after 2 hours, then remove the lime slices by 4 hours to avoid an overly bitter infusion.

Make it fruitier

Keep the full amount of raspberries and remove the rosemary after 2 hours. Leave the berries whole for a clear-looking infusion, or gently break a few if you do not mind some pulp and a little fruit juice in the water.