Strawberry Pear Basil Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Strawberry pear basil water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and makes about 4 cups (950 ml). For more combinations, browse these berry infused water recipes.

What is strawberry pear basil water?

Strawberry pear basil water is drinking water steeped with sliced strawberries, pear and fresh basil. The fruit gives it a gently sweet aroma, while the basil adds a fresh, herbal note without any added sugar.

This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare, followed by 2 hours in the refrigerator. The fruit is infused rather than blended, so the finished drink stays light and is not a smoothie or juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups (950 ml), gather:

4 cups (950 ml) drinking water
1/2 cup (75 g) sliced strawberries
1/2 cup (75 g) sliced pear
About 1/4 cup loosely packed (5 g) fresh basil, or 8–12 leaves

The combined fruit amounts to about 1 cup (150 g) for just under 1 liter of water. This gives the drink a noticeable fruit flavor without crowding the pitcher. Choose a ripe but firm pear that is easy to slice, and use fresh, undamaged basil leaves.

Use a clean pitcher or jar large enough to hold the water and produce. A lid helps keep the infusion covered while it chills; a strainer is useful if you prefer to serve only the water.

How do you make strawberry pear basil water?

Wash the strawberries, pear and basil under cool running water. Remove the strawberry tops and pear core.
Slice the strawberries and pear into thin pieces. Leave the pear skin on if you like.
Add the fruit and basil to a clean pitcher, then pour in the water. Gently press the basil leaves to release their aroma without tearing them into small pieces.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
Serve the water chilled, with the fruit and basil in the glass or strained out.

To explore another combination after making this recipe, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do strawberry, pear and basil pair well?

Strawberries bring a bright, fruity flavor and color, as they do in strawberry infused water. Pear has a softer, mellow sweetness that rounds out the berries; see pear infused water for another way to use it.

Basil adds an aromatic contrast that keeps the combination from tasting solely fruity. If you enjoy that herbal note, basil water offers a simpler infusion.

The main benefit of strawberry pear basil water is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; an infusion does not replace those processes. Whole fruit contains nutrients and fiber, but the amounts transferred into strained water are uncertain, so do not count the whole fruit's nutrition as the drink's nutrition.

How should you store strawberry pear basil water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, including while it steeps. For the best flavor, drink the water within 24 hours. You can strain out the fruit and basil after steeping or leave them in the chilled pitcher until serving.

Discard any remaining infusion after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Refrigerate promptly rather than leaving the pitcher at room temperature for an extended period. If you eat the infused fruit, keep it refrigerated as well and use it while it is fresh.

How can you vary strawberry pear basil water?

Make it fruitier

Add a few more strawberry or pear slices for a more pronounced fruit flavor. Keep the water refrigerated as it steeps, and strain it when the flavor suits you.

Make the basil subtler

Start with fewer basil leaves if you prefer the fruit to stand out. Taste the chilled water after the initial steep and adjust the amount next time.

Adjust the steep

Use the 2-hour steep for a lighter infusion, or let it sit in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours for a fuller flavor. Straining at the end lets you serve the water without the pieces of fruit and herb.