Strawberry Cherry Ginger Water Recipe

Strawberry cherry ginger water is a fruit-and-ginger infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total, including steeping, and yields about 4 cups (1 liter). For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is strawberry cherry ginger water?

Strawberry cherry ginger water is chilled water flavored with sliced strawberries, pitted cherries and fresh ginger. The fruit lends a mild berry flavor, while the ginger adds a little warmth without making the drink spicy like ginger tea.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes that can make plain water more appealing. The recipe has no added sweetener, and its flavor is lighter than that of blended fruit or juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings, use approximately equal amounts of strawberries and cherries, plus a small amount of ginger. Measure the fruit after preparing it; the cup measures are approximate because slice sizes vary.

Water: 1,000 mL (about 4 1/4 cups)
Strawberries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), hulled and sliced
Cherries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), pitted and halved
Fresh ginger: 10 g (about 1 tablespoon, or 1/16 cup), thinly sliced

Sweet or sour cherries both work. Choose fruit that is fresh and undamaged, and wash it under running water before cutting. You will also need a covered pitcher and, if you prefer to remove the fruit before serving, a strainer.

How do you make strawberry cherry ginger water?

Allow about 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for the water to infuse in the refrigerator.

Wash the strawberries, cherries and ginger under running water.
Hull and slice the strawberries. Pit and halve the cherries, checking carefully for any remaining pits.
Slice the ginger thinly. Peel it first if you prefer, though peeling is not necessary for clean ginger.
Add the prepared fruit and ginger to a pitcher, then pour in the water and stir gently.
Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours and leave it longer if you want a stronger flavor.
Strain the infusion if desired, then serve it chilled. Keep any remaining strawberry cherry ginger water refrigerated.

The fruit can stay in the pitcher for serving, but straining makes it easier to pour and gives you a chance to check for stray cherry pits. Avoid crushing the fruit if you prefer a clearer, lighter-tasting drink.

Why do strawberry, cherry and ginger work together?

Strawberries bring a soft, familiar berry flavor, while cherries contribute a deeper fruit note. Ginger balances both with a fresh, slightly peppery edge; slicing it thinly exposes more of its surface to the water.

For a simpler berry flavor, see strawberry infused water. For a fruit-forward alternative, see cherry infused water. To focus on the spice, see ginger water.

The main benefit of strawberry cherry ginger water is that it can help you enjoy drinking water. Strawberries and cherries contain nutrients when eaten, but the amounts that transfer into an infusion are uncertain; do not count the nutrients or calories of the whole fruit as those of the strained drink.

Water supports normal hydration and organ function, but this infusion is not a detox treatment. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; sweat removes only trace amounts.

How should you store strawberry cherry ginger water?

Keep strawberry cherry ginger water covered in the refrigerator 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. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

Straining out the fruit does not make the water safe to keep indefinitely, so use the same storage window for strained water. If you plan to serve the infused fruit, keep it refrigerated as well and check that every cherry is pitted.

How can you vary strawberry cherry ginger water?

Make the ginger milder or stronger

Use fewer ginger slices for a subtler drink, or add a little more for a sharper flavor. Taste during the refrigerated steep so you can strain it when the flavor suits you.

Choose fresh or frozen fruit

Frozen strawberries and pitted cherries can work when fresh fruit is unavailable. They may soften and cloud the water more than fresh fruit, but they can still contribute flavor.

Change the fruit balance

Use more strawberries for a softer berry taste or more sour cherries for a tarter infusion, keeping the total fruit close to 150 g (about 1 cup) per 1,000 mL of water. For a fizzy serving, pour a little chilled sparkling water into the glass after the fruit has steeped in still water.