Strawberry Blueberry Mint Water: Easy Recipe

Strawberry blueberry mint water is a chilled berry-and-herb infusion that takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups).

What is strawberry blueberry mint water?

Strawberry blueberry mint water is water infused with sliced strawberries, blueberries and fresh mint. It is served cold, with the fruit and leaves either left in the pitcher or strained out.

The berries give the water a gentle fruit flavor rather than the sweetness of juice. It is one of many ways to make berry infused water recipes without adding a sweetener.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 150 g of berries and 5 g of mint per 1 liter of water. The measurements are approximate: berry size and how tightly the mint is packed will affect the cup measurements.

Water: 1,000 mL (about 4¼ cups)
Strawberries: 75 g (about ½ cup sliced)
Blueberries: 75 g (about ½ cup)
Fresh mint leaves: 5 g (about ¼ cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

Use a clean, covered pitcher large enough to hold the water and fruit. Choose berries and mint that look fresh, and remove any damaged or spoiled pieces before preparing them.

How do you make strawberry blueberry mint water?

Rinse the strawberries, blueberries and mint under running water. Remove the strawberry tops and any mint stems.
Slice the strawberries and lightly press the blueberries with a clean spoon. Leave the blueberries whole if you prefer a clearer drink.
Bruise the mint leaves gently with clean fingers to release their aroma, then add them and the berries to the pitcher.
Pour in the water, cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Start tasting after 2 hours and serve when the flavor suits you.
Serve the water chilled, with the fruit and mint in the glass or strained out. Divide it into about four 250-mL servings.

For another combination after making this recipe, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do strawberries, blueberries and mint pair well?

Strawberries give the infusion a fragrant, fruity note, while blueberries add a subtler berry flavor. Mint brings a fresh herbal finish that balances the fruit without requiring sugar. For a simpler version of either berry flavor, explore strawberry infused water or blueberry infused water.

Gently pressing the blueberries helps expose their flesh to the water; leaving them intact gives a milder result. Bruising rather than shredding the mint releases its aroma while making the leaves easier to remove. You can also explore mint water for a less fruity option.

The main benefit of strawberry blueberry mint water is hydration. Whole berries contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain; eating the fruit is different from drinking only the infusion. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store strawberry blueberry mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. You can strain out the fruit and mint after steeping if you prefer a milder flavor or want to make pouring easier; continue to refrigerate the water either way.

Discard the infusion after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours. Wash the pitcher before making a fresh batch.

How can you vary the recipe?

Change the berry balance

Use more strawberries for a fruitier flavor or more blueberries for a subtler one. Keep the combined berries at about 150 g per 1 liter of water as a starting point, then adjust the next batch to taste.

Adjust the mint

Use fewer mint leaves if you want the berries to stand out. For a more noticeable herbal flavor, gently bruise the leaves before steeping and leave them in for the longer end of the 2–4-hour range.

Serve it differently

Strain the infusion for a clear-looking drink, or leave the fruit and mint in for a more colorful pitcher. Eating the berries adds their nutrients and calories; those should not be counted as though they were all present in the strained water.