Strawberry Mango Mint Water: Easy Recipe

Strawberry mango mint water is fruit-and-herb-infused water that takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 4 cups (950 ml).

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What is strawberry mango mint water?

Strawberry mango mint water is made by steeping sliced strawberries, diced mango and fresh mint in chilled water. It has a light fruit flavor rather than the thick texture of a smoothie or juice.

The fruit stays in pieces, so you can strain it out before serving or leave it in the pitcher. For more fruit combinations, see these berry infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses approximately 1 cup of chopped fruit and 1 small handful of mint for 4 cups of water. Choose ripe fruit for the best flavor, and use a clean pitcher with room for both the water and fruit.

Water: 950 ml (4 cups)
Strawberries: about 75 g (1/2 cup sliced)
Mango: about 75 g (1/2 cup diced), peeled and pitted
Fresh mint: about 5 g (1/4 cup loosely packed leaves, or roughly 8–12 leaves)

The fruit weights are approximate because the size of the pieces affects how much fits in a cup. You can adjust the balance of strawberries and mango while keeping the total amount of fruit close to 1 cup.

How do you make strawberry mango mint water?

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

Wash the strawberries and mint under running water. Rinse the outside of the mango before cutting it, and use a clean knife and cutting board.
Prepare the fruit by removing the strawberry tops and slicing the berries. Peel and pit the mango, then cut the flesh into small pieces.
Add the strawberries, mango and mint to the pitcher. Gently press the mint leaves once or twice to release their aroma without tearing them into tiny pieces.
Pour in the water, cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours; leave it longer if you prefer a more pronounced flavor.
Serve the water chilled, with or without the fruit and mint. Strain it through a clean sieve if you prefer a clear drink.

The flavor will be subtler than blended fruit. If you add ice to individual glasses, expect the flavor to become milder as the ice melts.

Why do strawberry, mango and mint work together?

Strawberries bring a bright, slightly tart note, while mango adds a softer tropical flavor. Mint gives the drink a fresh aroma that balances the fruit without needing sweetener.

Each ingredient also works on its own: strawberry infused water emphasizes berry flavor, mango infused water has a tropical profile, and mint water focuses on the herb’s freshness. Together, they make a drink that can be an appealing way to stay hydrated.

Strawberries and mango contain nutrients when eaten, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain. Don’t count the nutrients or fiber in the whole fruit as nutrients in the strained drink. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification; water supports hydration rather than providing a special cleanse.

How should you store strawberry mango mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered in the refrigerator, including while it steeps. For the best flavor, drink strawberry mango mint water within 24 hours. You can strain out the fruit and mint after steeping to slow further changes in flavor, but keep the strained water refrigerated too.

Discard the drink after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use clean glasses and utensils when serving to help keep the pitcher clean.

How can you vary the recipe?

Make it more strawberry-forward

Use a little more strawberry and a little less mango, keeping the combined fruit amount at about 1 cup. This gives the water a brighter berry flavor while retaining the mango and mint.

Bring out the mango

Reverse the balance: use more mango and fewer strawberries. Ripe mango is the best choice when you want its flavor to stand out in the water.

Soften the mint flavor

Start with half the mint, then taste the water after it has chilled. You can add the remaining leaves and continue steeping if you want a fresher herbal note. Follow the same refrigeration and storage guidance for each variation.