Strawberry Honeydew Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Strawberry honeydew water is chilled water infused with strawberries and honeydew, ready in about 2 hours 10 minutes and yielding approximately 4 cups (960 ml). For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is strawberry honeydew water?

Strawberry honeydew water is a fruit-infused drink made by steeping sliced strawberries and diced honeydew in water. The fruit lends a light flavor without the texture of a blended drink.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. Serve it chilled, with or without the fruit pieces in the glass.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 4 servings of 1 cup (240 ml) each, use:

Water: 1,000 ml (about 4¼ US cups), chilled
Strawberries: 75 g (about ½ cup), hulled and sliced
Honeydew: 75 g (about ½ cup), peeled, seeded and diced

The combined fruit comes to about 1 cup, or 150 g, per liter of water. Measuring the pieces loosely is fine: the precise flavor will depend on the ripeness of the fruit and the size of the slices.

Choose ripe, fresh fruit for the most noticeable flavor. A clean, covered pitcher with room for the water and fruit makes the recipe easy to refrigerate and serve.

How do you make strawberry honeydew water?

Prep time: about 10 minutes
Refrigeration time: 2–4 hours
Yield: approximately 4 cups (960 ml)

Rinse the strawberries and the outside of the honeydew under running water. Use clean hands, a clean knife and a clean cutting board.
Remove the strawberry tops and slice the berries. Cut the honeydew, discard the rind and seeds, and dice the flesh.
Add 75 g (about ½ cup) of each prepared fruit to a clean pitcher. Pour in 1,000 ml (about 4¼ cups) of chilled water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours; leave it longer within that range for more flavor.
Serve the water chilled, straining out the fruit if you prefer. Add ice to individual glasses if you like.

The yield is approximate because fruit can retain some water. Keep the pitcher refrigerated while it infuses rather than leaving it on the counter.

Why do strawberries and honeydew work well together?

Strawberries add a tart, berry flavor, while honeydew contributes a mellow melon sweetness. Together, they make a gently flavored drink; it will taste lighter than juice because the fruit is steeped, not blended.

For a stronger berry note, explore strawberry infused water; for a melon-forward drink, see honeydew infused water. Both use the same simple idea of flavoring water with fruit.

The main benefit of the drink is hydration. Whole strawberries and honeydew contain nutrients, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain; eating the fruit provides more of its nutrients and fiber. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, and drinking water supports normal hydration rather than flushing out toxins.

How should you store strawberry honeydew water?

Keep strawberry honeydew water covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2–3 days from preparation or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. A normal appearance or smell does not guarantee that a drink is safe, so follow the storage time even if the water still looks clear.

What variations can you make?

Add fresh mint

Rinse and add a small sprig of fresh mint before refrigerating. Mint gives the fruit a cooler herbal note without changing the basic strawberry honeydew water recipe.

Make it fruitier

Cut the strawberries and honeydew into smaller pieces before steeping to expose more of their surfaces. For a less pronounced fruit flavor, use slightly larger pieces or strain the water after the shorter steep.

Use sparkling water

Replace the still water with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy version. Keep the pitcher covered in the refrigerator, and expect some bubbles to be lost during the steep.