Raspberry Mint Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Raspberry mint water is an infusion of raspberries and fresh mint that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 950 ml (4 cups).

What is raspberry mint water?

Raspberry mint water combines fruit, herbs and drinking water in a chilled pitcher. The berries give the water a lightly tart, fruity flavor, while mint adds a cool herbal note.

It is a variation of raspberry infused water with fresh mint added. The drink is usually strained rather than blended, so its flavor is subtler than a smoothie or juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings, use:

• 950 ml (4 cups) drinking water
• 150 g (about 1 cup) fresh raspberries
• 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed) fresh mint, or about 2 sprigs

This ratio provides roughly a cup of berries and a couple of mint sprigs for a pitcher of water. Raspberries vary in size, and mint leaves vary in weight, so the cup measurements are approximate.

Use fresh, undamaged berries and mint that smells clean and aromatic. You can adjust the amount of either ingredient on your next batch without needing to change the method.

How do you make raspberry mint water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 950 ml (4 cups)

1. Wash the raspberries and mint gently under cool running water, and drain them.
2. Place the raspberries and mint in a clean pitcher or covered jar.
3. Pour in the water and stir gently, keeping the berries whole for a clearer drink.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, continue steeping for up to 4 hours.
5. Serve chilled, straining out the fruit and mint if you prefer.

For other ingredient combinations, try the ai infused water generator.

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Why do raspberries and mint work well together?

Raspberries bring a gently sweet, tart flavor; mint makes the finished drink taste fresh without requiring added sugar. As with mint water, the herbal flavor becomes more noticeable as the leaves steep.

The main benefit of raspberry mint water is hydration. Raspberries contain fiber, but most remains in the fruit rather than transferring into strained water. The amounts of vitamins and other nutrients that enter the water are not established, so do not count on the infusion as a substitute for eating fruit.

Steeped water is very low in calories, usually under 10 kcal per glass. Eating or squeezing the raspberries adds more of the fruit's calories.

How should you store raspberry mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Appearance and smell alone cannot guarantee that a drink is safe.

Do not leave raspberry mint water at room temperature for more than 2 hours. If you are taking it with you, use a chilled container and return it to the refrigerator promptly.

You can strain out the berries and mint after steeping if you like a lighter flavor. Straining does not replace refrigeration or extend the storage time.

How can you vary raspberry mint water?

Make it lighter

Use fewer raspberries or mint leaves, or taste the water after 2 hours and strain it when the flavor suits you. This is useful if you prefer a subtle infusion rather than a strongly herbal one.

Make it more fruity

Add a few extra raspberries to the pitcher before chilling. Keep them whole for a clearer drink, or press them gently if you do not mind a cloudier result and more of the fruit entering the water.

Add bubbles

Pour the finished raspberry mint water into a glass and top it with chilled sparkling water. Add the sparkling water just before serving to preserve the bubbles.

Add a little citrus

Add a slice of lemon for a sharper flavor. If the peel is left on, remove the slice or strain the pitcher after about 4 hours so the pith does not make the water bitter.