Raspberry Plum Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Raspberry plum water is water infused with raspberries and sliced plum; it takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is raspberry plum water?

Raspberry plum water is a chilled fruit infusion with a tart berry flavor and a softer, sweet-tasting plum note. The fruit steeps in water rather than being blended, so the finished drink is lighter than juice and contains no added sugar unless you choose to add it.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make with fresh fruit. The color and strength will vary with the ripeness of the plum and how gently you handle the raspberries.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use approximately equal amounts of raspberries and sliced plum, with about 1 cup of fruit for 4 cups of water. This ratio gives the fruit enough room to steep without making the water overly pulpy.

4 cups (950 mL) cold drinking water
About 1/2 cup (75 g) raspberries
About 1/2 cup (75 g) sliced, pitted plum

Choose a ripe plum that gives slightly when pressed but is not mushy. A firm plum can work, although its flavor may be less pronounced. Use a clean, covered pitcher or large jar that holds the water and fruit comfortably.

How do you make raspberry plum water?

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

Wash your hands, then rinse the raspberries and plum under cool running water. Use a clean knife, cutting board and pitcher.
Slice the plum and discard the pit. Keep the slices thin enough to fit easily in the pitcher.
Add the raspberries and plum slices to the pitcher, then pour in the cold water. Gently press a few raspberries with a spoon if you want a stronger flavor; leave them whole for a clearer drink.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a more pronounced flavor, steep for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Strain the water if you prefer it without fruit, then serve chilled. Keep any remaining drink refrigerated.

For another fruit-to-water combination, use the ai infused water generator.

Why do raspberry and plum pair well?

Raspberries bring a bright, tart flavor, while plum adds a mellow sweetness and a stone-fruit aroma. Leaving the berries mostly intact keeps the infusion subtle; pressing some of them makes it fruitier and can add a little cloudiness.

Like plain water, raspberry plum water helps you stay hydrated. Whole raspberries and plums provide nutrients and fiber, but the amount transferred into steeped water is uncertain; eating the fruit provides more of its fiber. There is no evidence that this particular drink detoxifies the body: the liver and kidneys do most of that work, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

If you want to explore either flavor on its own, see raspberry infused water and plum infused water.

How should you store raspberry plum water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, including during the steep. For the best flavor, drink raspberry plum water within 24 hours. Discard any remaining drink after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Straining out the fruit after steeping can make the drink easier to pour, but it does not replace refrigeration. Return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly after serving rather than leaving it on the counter for an extended period.

How can you vary raspberry plum water?

For a more berry-forward drink, use a little more raspberry and a little less plum while keeping the total fruit close to 1 cup per pitcher. Reverse the balance for a softer plum flavor. Adjusting the fruit after you have tasted the basic recipe makes it easier to find a ratio you like.

For a clearer infusion, avoid pressing the raspberries and strain the fruit before serving. For a fuller fruit flavor, gently press some berries at the start and use the longer, 4-hour refrigerated steep. The longer steep may also deepen the color.