Strawberry Cranberry Water Recipe

Strawberry cranberry water is chilled water infused with strawberries and cranberries; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and makes about 4 cups (950 mL). For another combination, use the ai infused water generator.

What is strawberry cranberry water?

Strawberry cranberry water is a pitcher of plain water flavored with sliced strawberries and cranberries. The fruit steeps rather than being blended, so the result is lighter and less sweet than a smoothie or juice.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes that can make plain water more appealing. The color and flavor depend on the ripeness of the fruit and how long it steeps; expect a subtle berry taste rather than a strongly flavored drink.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings of 1 cup (240 mL) each, use:

Water: 950 mL (about 4 cups)
Strawberries: 100 g (about 2/3 cup sliced)
Fresh cranberries: 50 g (about 1/2 cup)

This ratio uses about 150 g of fruit per liter of water. Strawberries make up the larger share because they bring a softer, sweeter flavor, while cranberries add tartness. No sugar or cranberry juice is needed.

Choose ripe strawberries and firm cranberries. A covered pitcher or large jar gives the fruit room to move and makes it easy to refrigerate the drink while it steeps.

How do you make strawberry cranberry water?

Preparation: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups (950 mL)

Rinse the strawberries and cranberries under cool running water.
Remove the strawberry tops, slice the strawberries and carefully halve the cranberries on a cutting board.
Add the fruit to a pitcher, pour in the water and stir gently.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, continue steeping in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
Taste the water, then strain out the fruit if you like. Serve chilled.

Slicing exposes more of the fruit to the water, but there is no need to mash it. If the first glass tastes too mild, give the pitcher more refrigerated steeping time before changing the fruit ratio.

Why do strawberries and cranberries pair well?

Ingredient	What it adds
Strawberries	A gently sweet, familiar berry flavor
Cranberries	A sharper, tart contrast
Water	A neutral base for both flavors

The combination balances the softer taste of strawberry infused water with the sharper note found in cranberry infused water. Because fresh cranberries are tart, the finished drink will not taste like sweetened cranberry juice.

The main benefit of strawberry cranberry water is hydration. Whole strawberries and cranberries contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount transferred into the water during steeping is uncertain; eating the fruit provides its fiber. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, and this drink supports hydration rather than cleansing the body.

How should you store strawberry cranberry water?

Keep strawberry cranberry water covered in the refrigerator, and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

You can strain the fruit after the initial steep and keep the flavored water refrigerated. Use a clean utensil when serving, and avoid returning water from a glass to the pitcher.

How can you vary strawberry cranberry water?

Make it more tart

Use about 75 g (1/2 cup) of sliced strawberries and 75 g (3/4 cup) of cranberries with the same 950 mL (about 4 cups) of water. The total fruit amount stays similar, but the balance shifts toward cranberry.

Add a little lime

Stir in 5 mL (1 teaspoon) of lime juice after steeping. Taste before adding more: the cranberries already contribute tartness.

Serve it sparkling

Steep the fruit in still water as directed, then replace some of the finished water in each glass with chilled sparkling water just before serving. This keeps the bubbles fresher and produces a lighter berry flavor.