Strawberry Orange Lavender Water Recipe

Strawberry orange lavender water is a fruit-and-flower infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including chilling, and yields about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is strawberry orange lavender water?

This chilled drink combines sliced strawberries, orange and a small amount of culinary lavender in plain water. The fruit gives it a gentle sweetness and citrus flavor, while lavender adds a floral aroma.

It is one option among these berry infused water recipes. Unlike a blended drink, the fruit is steeped and strained, so the finished water has a lighter flavor and contains less of the fruit's nutrients.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about four 1-cup servings, use:

Water: 950 mL (4 cups)
Strawberries: 150 g (about 1 cup), sliced
Orange: 100 g (about 2/3 cup), peeled and sliced
Dried culinary lavender buds: about 0.2 g (1/4 teaspoon)

Use lavender sold for cooking or tea, not decorative lavender or essential oil. A small amount is enough: too much can make the drink taste soapy. The fruit measurements are approximate, so a little more or less will still work.

Choose a pitcher or jar large enough to hold the water and fruit comfortably. A fine strainer or a food-safe tea infuser makes the small lavender buds easier to remove.

How do you make strawberry orange lavender water?

Rinse the strawberries and orange under running water. Remove the strawberry tops, peel the orange and slice both fruits.
Add the strawberries and orange to a clean pitcher, then pour in 950 mL (4 cups) of water.
Place the lavender buds in a tea infuser or add them directly to the pitcher. Stir gently.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, refrigerate for up to 4 hours before straining.
Strain out the fruit and lavender, then serve the water chilled. Add ice if you like.

For a different combination or batch size, try the AI infused water generator.

The stated total time includes 10 minutes of preparation and the shorter, 2-hour steep. Peeling the orange helps limit bitterness from the peel and pith; straining also keeps the lavender from becoming overpowering.

Why do strawberry, orange and lavender pair well?

Strawberries bring a soft berry flavor that balances orange's brighter citrus notes. Lavender adds an aromatic finish, but the amount is deliberately small enough to let the fruit remain noticeable.

The same approach works in simpler drinks: strawberry infused water highlights the berry, orange infused water emphasizes citrus, and lavender water puts the floral note first.

The main benefit of this infusion is that it can make plain water more appealing to drink. Strawberries and oranges contain vitamin C and other nutrients, but the amount transferred into steeped water is uncertain; do not count the whole fruit's nutrients as those of the strained drink.

Hydration supports normal body functions. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; this drink does not replace those processes.

How should you store it?

Keep strawberry orange lavender water covered and refrigerated, and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Strain the ingredients after 2–4 hours rather than leaving them in the pitcher throughout storage.

Discard the drink 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. Use a clean glass when serving, and refrigerate any remaining water promptly.

How can you vary the recipe?

Make the floral note lighter

Start with less than 1/4 teaspoon of culinary lavender, or remove its infuser before straining the fruit. This keeps the strawberry and orange flavors in the foreground.

Adjust the fruit flavor

Use a little more strawberry for a softer berry taste or a little more peeled orange for a brighter citrus taste. Keep the water amount at 950 mL (4 cups) and taste after the 2-hour refrigerated steep.

Serve it over ice

Pour the strained infusion over ice just before drinking. The ice will dilute the flavor as it melts, so a longer refrigerated steep, up to 4 hours, can be useful if you prefer a more pronounced taste.