Strawberry Apple Mint Water Recipe

Strawberry apple mint water is fruit- and herb-infused water that takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to prepare, including fridge steeping, and yields about 4 servings of 250 mL each.

What is strawberry apple mint water?

Strawberry apple mint water is made by letting sliced strawberries, apple and fresh mint steep in cold water. The fruit adds a gentle sweetness and the mint gives the drink a fresh finish, without needing a blender.

It’s one of many berry infused water recipes you can prepare ahead and keep chilled. The flavor is subtle rather than juice-like because the ingredients are steeped, not puréed.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 1 liter of water, use about 1 cup of sliced fruit in total and a small handful of mint leaves:

Water: 1,000 mL (about 4 1/4 cups)
Strawberries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), sliced
Apple: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), thinly sliced
Fresh mint leaves: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Use a clean pitcher with enough room for the water and produce. Any apple you enjoy eating will work; a sweeter apple gives a softer flavor, while a tart one adds a sharper note.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steeping time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 servings, approximately 250 mL each

How do you make strawberry apple mint water?

Wash the strawberries, apple and mint under running water. Use fresh produce and clean hands and utensils.
Slice the strawberries and apple. Remove the apple core and seeds; leave the skin on if you like.
Bruise the mint leaves gently between your fingers to release their aroma.
Add the fruit and mint to the pitcher, then pour in the water. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours; steep for up to 4 hours for a stronger flavor.
Strain out the fruit and mint if desired, then pour into glasses. Keep any remaining strawberry apple mint water refrigerated.

For another combination based on what you have, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do strawberry, apple and mint pair well?

Strawberry adds a soft berry flavor that works well with apple’s crisp sweetness. For a simpler berry-forward drink, see strawberry infused water.

Apple adds a mild fruit flavor without overpowering the mint; apple infused water uses it on its own. Mint contributes a cool aroma that makes the fruit taste fresher; learn more about mint water.

The main benefit of strawberry apple mint water is hydration. Steeped infused water is typically very low in calories—usually under 10 kcal per glass—but squeezing or eating the fruit adds calories from the fruit. The amount of nutrients that transfers into the water is uncertain, so it should not be treated as equivalent to eating the whole fruit.

There is no evidence that this particular drink detoxifies the body. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste; staying hydrated supports normal body functions.

How should you store strawberry apple mint water?

Keep strawberry apple mint water 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.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Straining out the produce after steeping can help keep the flavor consistent, but the strained water still needs refrigeration.

What variations can you make?

Milder mint

Use fewer mint leaves if you want the fruit to be more noticeable. Bruise them lightly rather than tearing them into small pieces, which also makes them easier to strain out.

More apple or more strawberry

Shift the balance toward the fruit you prefer while keeping the total sliced fruit at roughly 1 cup per liter of water. More strawberry gives a berry-forward taste; more apple makes it milder and crisper.

Longer refrigerated steep

Taste the water after 2 hours. If you want a stronger flavor, return it to the fridge and steep for up to 4 hours before straining.