Raspberry Mango Ginger Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Raspberry mango ginger water is a fruit-and-ginger-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is raspberry mango ginger water?

Raspberry mango ginger water is made by steeping raspberries, mango and fresh ginger in cold water. The raspberries lend tartness, the mango adds a mellow fruit flavor, and the ginger brings a gentle warmth.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes that can make plain water more appealing without added sugar. The fruit is steeped rather than blended, so the finished drink is lighter in flavor and texture than juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For one pitcher, use roughly equal volumes of raspberries and mango, plus a smaller amount of ginger. This gives you about 1 cup of fruit for 4 cups of water, a useful starting ratio that you can adjust to taste.

Ingredients

4 cups (950 mL) cold drinking water
1/2 cup (60 g) fresh raspberries
1/2 cup (80 g) peeled, diced mango
1 tablespoon, about 1/16 cup (6 g), thinly sliced fresh ginger

The recipe makes about four 1-cup (240 mL) servings. Actual yield can vary slightly depending on how much water remains with the fruit when you pour or strain it.

Choose ripe mango for a fuller flavor and firm raspberries that are not moldy or leaking. Thin ginger slices expose more surface to the water than a single large piece, making a small amount easier to taste.

How do you make raspberry mango ginger water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for more flavor
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes, using the shorter steep

Wash the raspberries gently under running water. Rinse the outside of the mango and scrub the ginger under running water before cutting them.
Prepare the fruit by peeling and dicing the mango. Slice the ginger thinly and leave the raspberries whole.
Combine the raspberries, mango and ginger in a clean pitcher. Add the cold water and stir gently.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
Serve over ice if desired. Pour through a strainer if you prefer to remove the fruit and ginger, or leave them in the pitcher while serving.

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Taste the water after the shorter steep. If the ginger is already strong enough for you, strain it out; if the flavor is too mild, return the covered pitcher to the refrigerator for the rest of the steep.

Why do raspberry, mango and ginger pair well?

Raspberries provide a bright, tart note that balances the softer taste of mango. Ginger adds a little spice without making the drink heavy. For a simpler berry flavor, raspberry infused water uses the same basic approach.

Ripe mango contributes a rounded fruit flavor, although steeping it in water will not make the drink as sweet or thick as juice. You can also explore mango infused water if you want the mango flavor on its own. The sliced ginger adds a subtler kick than you might expect from concentrated ginger water.

The main benefit of this drink is hydration. Whole raspberries and mango contain nutrients, but the amount transferred into steeped water is unknown; do not count the whole fruit's nutrients as nutrients in the water. Eating the fruit adds its nutrients and calories. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, and drinking water helps support normal body functions.

How should you store it?

Keep raspberry mango ginger water covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2 days or sooner if it becomes unexpectedly cloudy or slimy, or develops a sour smell.

Refrigerate any fruit you plan to eat rather than leaving it on the counter. Use a clean glass or utensil when serving, and return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly. Straining is optional, but it makes a clearer drink and lets you stop the ginger flavor from becoming stronger.

How can you vary raspberry mango ginger water?

Make it more berry-forward

Use a little more raspberry and a little less mango while keeping the total fruit near 1 cup. The result will taste brighter and less mellow.

Make the ginger milder or stronger

Start with fewer ginger slices for a gentler drink, or add a few more if you like a sharper taste. You can also remove the ginger after tasting and let the fruit continue to steep in the refrigerator.

Adjust the fruit texture

Leave the raspberries whole for a clearer infusion. Gently pressing a few berries with a spoon will release more flavor, but it can also make the water cloudier and add some of the fruit's calories.

Serve it lighter

If the finished infusion tastes too strong, dilute a serving with cold water. If it is too subtle, use the longer refrigerated steep next time rather than leaving the pitcher at room temperature.