Strawberry Orange Mint Water: Easy Recipe

Strawberry orange mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and makes about 4 cups (960 ml). Use the ai infused water generator to create another combination, or browse more berry infused water recipes.

What is strawberry orange mint water?

Strawberry orange mint water is plain water flavored with sliced strawberries, orange and fresh mint. The ingredients steep in the refrigerator rather than being blended, giving the water a light fruit flavor without added sweetener.

The finished drink is less concentrated than juice. Its flavor depends on the ripeness of the fruit, how thinly it is sliced and how long it steeps.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups of strawberry orange mint water, use:

Water: 4 cups (960 ml), preferably cold
Strawberries: about 1 cup (150 g), sliced
Orange: about 3/4 cup (100 g), thinly sliced
Fresh mint: about 1/4 cup (5 g), loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves

This ratio produces a gently flavored infusion. Choose ripe strawberries and a fresh orange for the most noticeable fruit flavor, and use clean drinking water. A pitcher, cutting board, knife and strainer are the only equipment needed.

How do you make strawberry orange mint water?

Active prep: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep: 2–4 hours
Yield: about 4 cups (960 ml)

Wash the strawberries, orange and mint under running water. Rub the orange peel gently as you rinse it; do not use soap.
Slice the strawberries and orange thinly. Remove any orange seeds, and leave the peel on for a stronger citrus flavor.
Bruise the mint leaves gently between your fingers to release their aroma without shredding them.
Combine the fruit and mint in a clean pitcher, then pour in the water. Stir gently and cover.
Refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours; if the orange peel is in the pitcher, strain out the fruit and mint by 4 hours to limit bitterness from the pith.
Serve chilled, with or without ice. Keep any remaining water covered in the refrigerator.

For a milder first batch, strain at the 2-hour mark. For more flavor, steep closer to 4 hours, but avoid leaving the orange peel in longer.

Why do strawberry, orange and mint work well together?

Strawberries lend a soft berry flavor, while orange adds a brighter citrus note. Mint brings a fresh aroma that balances the fruit without making the water sweet.

The combination builds on the flavors of strawberry infused water, orange infused water and mint water. Each ingredient contributes flavor, but the amounts of nutrients transferred into the water are not known.

The main benefit of strawberry orange mint water is hydration. It is also a way to add flavor without sweetener; eating the fruit separately provides more of its fiber than drinking the strained infusion.

How long can you store strawberry orange mint water?

Keep strawberry orange mint water covered and refrigerated, and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Strain out the fruit and mint by 4 hours if the orange peel is included, then return the water to the refrigerator.

Discard the water after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or develops a sour smell. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours; return it to the refrigerator promptly after serving.

How can you vary strawberry orange mint water?

Make the citrus milder

Remove the orange peel before adding the slices. This keeps the citrus flavor while reducing the bitterness that can develop from the pith.

Adjust the fruit balance

Use about 1/2 cup (75 g) of sliced strawberries for a lighter berry flavor, or reduce the orange to about 1/2 cup (65 g) for a less citrus-forward drink. Keep the water amount the same and taste after steeping.

Change the mint intensity

Use half the mint for a subtler herbal note. For a more noticeable aroma, gently bruise all the leaves before adding them rather than tearing them into small pieces.