Raspberry Orange Mint Water: Recipe and Preparation

Raspberry orange mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups).

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What is raspberry orange mint water?

Raspberry orange mint water is plain water steeped with raspberries, orange slices and fresh mint. It has a mild berry flavor, a citrus aroma and a cool herbal finish, without needing added sugar.

The fruit is steeped rather than blended or juiced, so the finished drink is less intense than fruit juice. It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher and serve chilled.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 1 liter (4¼ cups), use:

Water: 1 liter (about 4¼ US cups)
Raspberries: 150 g (about 1 cup)
Orange: 100 g (about ½ cup sliced)
Fresh mint: 5 g (about ¼ cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

The measurements are approximate: the size of the orange slices and the way the mint is packed will affect the cup measurements. Use a clean pitcher large enough to hold the water and ingredients comfortably.

This ratio makes a gently flavored drink. For a more pronounced orange taste without a longer steep, cut the orange into thinner slices; remove the peel first if you prefer less bitterness.

How do you make raspberry orange mint water?

Allow about 10 minutes for preparation and 2 hours for chilling and steeping.

Rinse the raspberries and mint under running water. Scrub the orange under running water before cutting it.
Slice the orange into thin pieces, removing the peel if you prefer.
Add the raspberries and orange slices to a clean pitcher.
Bruise the mint leaves gently between your fingers, then add them to the pitcher.
Pour in the water and stir gently without crushing or squeezing the fruit.
Refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours; citrus pith can become bitter after about 4 hours.
Strain out the ingredients and serve chilled, with ice if you like.

Keep the pitcher refrigerated while the ingredients steep, rather than leaving it on the counter. Straining is especially useful if you plan to keep the drink for later: it separates the flavored water from the orange pith and soft berries.

Why do raspberry, orange and mint work together?

Raspberries bring a tart, fruity note, while orange adds a sweeter citrus aroma. Mint gives the drink a fresh finish without overwhelming the fruit. If you enjoy the berry flavor most, raspberry infused water is a simpler option; for a citrus-led version, see orange infused water.

The main benefit of raspberry orange mint water is hydration. Fruit contains nutrients, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain, so the drink should not be treated as equivalent to eating the fruit. See mint water for another way to use the herb.

Steeped infused water is usually under 10 kcal per glass. Squeezing or eating the fruit adds its calories. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; this drink supports hydration, not a special cleansing process.

How long can you store it?

Keep raspberry orange mint water refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Remove the ingredients after steeping to limit bitterness and changes in texture. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. For a fresh, consistent flavor, start a new batch rather than repeatedly refilling the pitcher with the same fruit.

How can you vary raspberry orange mint water?

Make it more berry-forward

Use a little more raspberry and less orange while keeping the same amount of water. Add the berries whole for a clearer drink, or bruise a few gently if you prefer a fruitier taste; bruising may make the water cloudy.

Adjust the mint

Use fewer leaves for a subtle herbal note, or add a few more for a stronger mint flavor. Bruise them lightly rather than tearing them into small pieces, which makes them easier to strain out.

Reduce citrus bitterness

Remove the orange peel before steeping, or strain the pitcher at the 2-hour mark. Taste the chilled water before adding more fruit: the flavor is intended to be lighter than juice.