Strawberry Apricot Water: Recipe and Tips

Strawberry apricot water is chilled water infused with strawberries and apricots; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 4 cups. Adjust the fruit-to-water ratio with the ai infused water generator.

What is strawberry apricot water?

Strawberry apricot water is a fruit-infused water made by steeping sliced strawberries and apricots in the refrigerator. The water takes on a delicate fruit flavor without being blended into juice.

It’s one option among these berry infused water recipes if you want a drink with no added sweetener. The finished flavor is subtle, so expect a lighter drink than a smoothie or fruit juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about four 1-cup servings, use:

Strawberries: 75 g, about 1/2 cup sliced
Apricots: 75 g, about 1/2 cup sliced
Water: 950 mL, about 4 cups

This gives you approximately 1 cup of fruit for nearly 1 liter of water. Measure the fruit after removing the strawberry tops and apricot pits. The gram weights are approximate; a little more or less fruit is fine.

Choose ripe, firm fruit for the best flavor. Avoid fruit that is moldy or spoiled, and use drinking water you would normally enjoy on its own.

How do you make strawberry apricot water?

Rinse the strawberries and apricots under running water, then remove the strawberry tops and apricot pits.
Slice the fruit and measure about 1/2 cup of each.
Combine the fruit and water in a clean pitcher or jar, then cover it.
Refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
Serve chilled, straining out the fruit if you prefer.

The 2-hour steep gives the fruit time to flavor the water while keeping the recipe simple. If the taste is too mild, let the pitcher continue steeping in the refrigerator; if it is stronger than you like, add a little more water before serving.

Why do strawberries and apricots pair well?

Strawberries bring a bright, slightly tart berry flavor, while apricots contribute a softer, mellow fruit note. Together they make a balanced infusion that tastes fruity without needing added sugar.

The same contrast works in strawberry infused water and apricot infused water, but combining the fruits gives this recipe both flavors in one pitcher.

The main benefit of strawberry apricot water is that it can make drinking water more appealing. Raw strawberries contain vitamin C, and raw apricots contain vitamin A, but the amounts that transfer into infused water are not established. Don’t count the nutrients or calories of the whole fruit as those of the strained drink.

How should you store strawberry apricot water?

Keep strawberry apricot water covered and refrigerated, and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. You can strain out the fruit before serving or leave it in the pitcher while it remains refrigerated.

Discard the water after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy, or sour-smelling. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use a clean pitcher and clean utensils when preparing or serving it.

How can you vary strawberry apricot water?

Change the fruit balance

Use more strawberries for a brighter berry flavor or more apricots for a mellower taste. Keep the total fruit close to 150 g, or about 1 cup, for 950 mL of water so the infusion stays balanced.

Add a little mint

Rinse a few fresh mint leaves and add them to the pitcher with the fruit. Mint gives strawberry apricot water a fresh finish without changing the basic method.

Adjust the serving strength

For a lighter drink, pour the infused water over ice or dilute it with chilled water. For a more noticeable fruit flavor, use the longer end of the refrigerated steeping time rather than adding sweetener.