Strawberry Lemon Rosemary Water Recipe

Strawberry lemon rosemary water is a fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups). For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is strawberry lemon rosemary water?

Strawberry lemon rosemary water is drinking water steeped with sliced strawberries, lemon and fresh rosemary. The berries lend a mild fruity note, the lemon adds brightness, and the rosemary gives the drink an herbal aroma.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes that can make plain water more appealing without adding sweetener. This version is steeped rather than blended, so its flavor is subtle and the fruit remains easy to strain out.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For one pitcher, use the following amounts. Fruit sizes and how tightly slices pack into a cup vary, so the weights are approximate.

• Water: 1,000 ml (about 4¼ cups)
• Fresh strawberries: 150 g (about 1 cup sliced), hulled
• Lemon: 100 g (about ½ cup sliced, or 1 medium lemon)
• Fresh rosemary: 5 g (about 2 sprigs, or 2 tablespoons loosely packed)

This ratio uses about 1 cup of berries, 1 sliced lemon and 2 rosemary sprigs per liter of water. Choose a pitcher with enough room for the water and ingredients. Use fresh culinary rosemary, not rosemary essential oil.

The water quantity makes approximately 1 liter of finished drink; the exact amount may vary slightly when the fruit is removed. For a larger batch, increase the water and ingredients in the same proportions and use a container that fits in the refrigerator.

How do you make strawberry lemon rosemary water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill and steep: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 1 liter (4¼ cups)

1. Wash the strawberries, lemon and rosemary under running water, and clean the pitcher.
2. Slice the strawberries and lemon thinly. Remove any lemon seeds you see.
3. Add the strawberries, lemon slices and rosemary to the pitcher, then pour in the water.
4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. Taste the water; for a stronger infusion, leave it refrigerated for up to 4 hours total.
5. Remove the lemon slices or strain the drink after about 4 hours to limit bitterness from the lemon pith. Serve chilled.

For a lighter rosemary flavor, remove the sprigs when the water tastes right to you. You can leave the strawberries in until serving or strain them out with the other ingredients.

Why do strawberry, lemon and rosemary pair well?

Strawberry brings a soft, fruity flavor, while lemon makes the infusion taste brighter. Rosemary adds a savory, fragrant contrast; a little goes a long way, so start with the suggested amount rather than packing the pitcher with herbs.

The combination borrows from the gentle fruitiness of strawberry infused water, the tartness of lemon water, and the herbal aroma of rosemary water. Together, they create a flavored water that does not need added sugar to have character.

Drinking the water supports hydration, but specific health benefits of this combination have not been established. Strawberries contain vitamin C, although the amount that transfers into steeped water is unknown. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store it?

Keep strawberry lemon rosemary water covered and refrigerated, 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; appearance and smell alone cannot guarantee safety.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Strain out the lemon after about 4 hours of steeping so its pith does not make the water bitter. Adding fresh water or ingredients later does not reset the storage time.

If citrus bothers your reflux or sensitive teeth, use less lemon or skip it. Rinsing your mouth with plain water after an acidic drink can also help protect your teeth.

How can you vary strawberry lemon rosemary water?

Make it more berry-forward

Slice the strawberries thinly and use less lemon. Keep the rosemary at the same amount or remove it early so it does not overwhelm the fruit.

Make it brighter

Use the full lemon and taste the infusion after 2 hours. If you squeeze the lemon rather than simply steeping the slices, the drink will be more tart and will contain some of the juice's calories.

Make it lightly sparkling

Prepare the infusion with still water as directed, then add a splash of chilled sparkling water to each glass just before serving. The flavor will be a little lighter, so taste before adding more.

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