Strawberry Mango Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Strawberry mango water is chilled water infused with fresh strawberries and mango; it takes about 2 hours 10 minutes in total and makes approximately 4 cups (960 mL). For another fruit combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is strawberry mango water?

Strawberry mango water is a lightly flavored drink made by steeping cut fruit in water. It is not blended, so it stays clearer and tastes more subtle than juice or a smoothie.

Strawberries bring a bright, slightly tart flavor, while ripe mango adds a mellow tropical note. It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make without adding sweetener.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use roughly 1 cup of chopped fruit for every 4 cups of water. An equal split of strawberries and mango gives both fruits room to contribute without making the drink overly sweet.

Strawberries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), hulled and sliced
Mango: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), peeled and diced
Drinking water: 960 mL (4 cups)

Recipe detail	Amount
Active preparation	About 10 minutes
Refrigerator steep	2 hours
Total time	About 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield	Approximately 4 cups (960 mL)

The cup measures for fruit are approximate because pieces vary in size. Choose ripe, firm fruit for a pleasant flavor and pieces that hold their shape. You will also need a clean pitcher, a knife, a cutting board and, if you prefer to remove the fruit, a strainer.

How do you make strawberry mango water?

Rinse the strawberries and the outside of the mango under running water. Use clean hands and utensils to prepare the fruit.
Prepare the strawberries by removing their green tops and slicing them. Peel the mango, cut the flesh away from the pit and dice it.
Add the strawberries and mango to a clean pitcher. Keep the pieces small enough to release flavor but large enough to strain easily.
Pour in the drinking water and stir gently to distribute the fruit.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, steep it for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Strain the water if you prefer it without fruit, then serve chilled. You can leave the fruit in the pitcher instead, as long as you keep the drink refrigerated.

Taste the water after the first 2 hours. Its flavor should be gentle; the fruit will not make it as intense as juice. If you want a clearer drink, strain it before pouring rather than pressing the fruit through the strainer.

Why do strawberries and mango work well together?

Strawberry's tartness balances mango's softer sweetness. Slicing the strawberries and dicing the mango expose more of their flesh to the water, allowing their flavors to infuse. If you prefer to explore either flavor on its own, see strawberry infused water or mango infused water.

Both raw fruits contain vitamin C and fiber, but the amounts below are for the fruit itself, not the infused water. How much transfers into the water is not established; eating the fruit provides more of its nutrients and fiber than straining it out.

Raw fruit	Vitamin C per 100 g	Fiber per 100 g
Strawberries	58.8 mg	2.0 g
Mango	36.4 mg	1.6 g

Strawberry mango water can make plain water more appealing. Staying hydrated supports normal body functions; the liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification rather than the drink performing a special cleanse.

How should you store strawberry mango water?

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

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Straining out the fruit does not restart the storage clock, so note when you first made the drink. If you plan to take it with you, keep it chilled rather than leaving it warm for the afternoon.

What variations can you make?

Change the fruit balance

Use more strawberries for a brighter, tarter drink, or more mango for a softer flavor. Keep the combined fruit amount close to 1 cup for the 4 cups of water, then adjust to taste the next time you make it.

Steep for a stronger flavor

Leave the fruit in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours rather than stopping at 2 hours. Strain and taste it before deciding whether you prefer a longer infusion; the strength also depends on the ripeness of the fruit.

Add bubbles when serving

Pour a splash of chilled sparkling water into a glass of finished strawberry mango water. Adding it just before serving helps preserve the bubbles without changing the basic infusion method.