Strawberry Passion Fruit Basil Water Recipe

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

What is strawberry passion fruit basil water?

Strawberry passion fruit basil water combines sliced strawberries, passion fruit pulp and fresh basil with chilled water. The fruit lends a gently sweet, tart flavor, while the basil adds a fresh herbal note. It's one of many berry infused water recipes you can make without added sugar.

This version uses pulp rather than just passion fruit rind, so the finished water may look slightly cloudy. Strain it for a clearer drink, or leave the pulp and seeds in for a more pronounced fruit flavor.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 4 one-cup servings, use:

• 950 ml water (4 cups)
• 125 g sliced strawberries (about 3/4 cup)
• 30 g passion fruit pulp and seeds (about 2 tablespoons or 1/8 cup)
• 5 g fresh basil leaves (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

The combined fruit amount is roughly 1 cup per liter of water, with a small handful of basil. The exact amount of pulp in each passion fruit varies, so measure the scooped pulp rather than relying on a particular number of fruits.

Use a clean pitcher with room for the water and fruit. A lid helps keep the infusion covered in the refrigerator; a fine-mesh strainer is useful if you prefer to remove the pulp before serving.

How do you make strawberry passion fruit basil water?

Allow about 10 minutes for preparation and 2 hours for the initial infusion.

1. Wash the strawberries, passion fruit and basil under running water.
2. Slice the strawberries, discarding their green tops. Cut the passion fruit and scoop out the pulp and seeds.
3. Tear or gently bruise the basil leaves to release their aroma.
4. Add the strawberries, passion fruit pulp and basil to the pitcher, then pour in the water and stir gently.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
6. Strain if desired, then serve the water chilled.

For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

Taste after the initial steep: the fruit and herb flavors should be noticeable but lighter than juice. If you leave the solids in, stir before pouring so the passion fruit pulp is distributed more evenly.

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Why do these ingredients work together?

Strawberries give the water a familiar, gently sweet berry flavor. For a simpler berry-forward version, see strawberry infused water.

Passion fruit brings tartness and a tropical aroma that balances the strawberries. Explore passion fruit infused water if you want to focus on that flavor.

Basil adds a fragrant, savory contrast to both fruits. For a simpler herb infusion, see basil water.

The main benefit of this drink is hydration: its flavor may make plain water more appealing. Whole strawberries contain vitamin C, but the amount that transfers into infused water is uncertain; don't count on the drink to provide the nutrients in the whole fruit. If you eat the fruit or add extra pulp, you also consume more of its nutrients and calories.

How should you store it?

Keep strawberry passion fruit basil water covered and refrigerated, including while it steeps. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours; discard it within 2 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Passion fruit pulp can naturally make the drink cloudy from the start, so watch for a change in appearance or smell rather than treating the initial pulp as spoilage.

Straining after steeping makes the flavor easier to keep consistent during storage. Don't leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary the recipe?

Make it more fruit-forward

Gently press a few strawberry slices against the side of the pitcher before chilling. This releases more juice and makes the drink less like a lightly steeped water.

Adjust the basil

Use fewer leaves for a subtler herbal note, or tear the leaves more thoroughly for a stronger aroma. Start with the listed amount if you are unsure how prominent you want the basil to be.

Change the texture

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother drink. Alternatively, leave the passion fruit pulp and seeds in the pitcher and stir before serving for a fruitier sip.