Strawberry Pear Ginger Water: Easy Recipe

Strawberry pear ginger water is chilled water infused with fresh fruit and ginger; it takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is strawberry pear ginger water?

Strawberry pear ginger water is an unsweetened fruit infusion with a mild ginger kick. The ingredients steep in cold water, giving it a lighter flavor than juice or a smoothie.

It is one way to make plain water more interesting without adding sugar. For more combinations, browse these berry infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses roughly equal amounts of strawberry and pear, plus a small piece of fresh ginger. It follows the general ratio of about 1 cup of chopped fruit per liter of water.

Ingredients for about 4 servings:

950 mL water (about 4 US cups)
75 g strawberries (about 1/2 cup sliced)
75 g pear (about 1/2 cup thinly sliced)
10 g fresh ginger (about 1/8 cup or 2 tablespoons thinly sliced, from an approximately 1-inch piece)

The cup measurements for the fruit and ginger are approximate; the size of the slices affects how much fits in a cup. Choose a ripe but firm pear for sweetness and slices that hold their shape. Use fresh, firm strawberries and a piece of ginger without soft spots.

How do you make strawberry pear ginger water?

Hands-on time: about 10 minutes
Refrigerator steeping time: 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for fuller flavor
Yield: about 4 cups (950 mL)

Wash the strawberries, pear and ginger under running water, then use clean utensils and a clean pitcher.
Prepare the fruit by removing the strawberry tops and pear core. Slice the strawberries and pear thinly; peel the ginger if you like, then slice it thinly too.
Add the strawberries, pear and ginger to the pitcher and pour in the water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. Leave it for up to 4 hours if you prefer a more pronounced flavor.
Serve the water chilled, straining out the pieces if you prefer. Add ice to individual glasses if desired.

To plan another batch after trying this method, use the ai infused water generator.

Why do strawberry, pear and ginger work together?

Strawberries add a bright, gently tart note, while pear softens the blend with a mellow fruit flavor. Ginger gives the water a warming, lightly spicy finish without overwhelming the fruit. Thin slices expose more surface area to the water than large pieces do.

The main benefit of strawberry pear ginger water is hydration: its flavor may make water more appealing to drink. Whole strawberries provide vitamin C and fiber, and whole pears provide fiber, but the amounts transferred into the water are not established. Most of the fruit's fiber remains in the pieces rather than the strained drink.

For a simpler fruit flavor, see strawberry infused water or pear infused water; for a more prominent spicy note, see ginger water.

How should you store strawberry pear ginger water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, including while the ingredients steep. Drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Do not leave strawberry pear ginger water at room temperature for more than a few hours. If you strain the pieces out, continue to refrigerate the water and use the same storage time rather than treating it as a fresh batch.

How can you vary strawberry pear ginger water?

Adjust the ginger

Use fewer ginger slices for a gentler infusion, or slice the ginger a little more thinly for a stronger flavor. Taste the water after 2 hours and decide whether it needs more time in the refrigerator.

Change the fruit balance

Use more pear and fewer strawberries for a softer flavor, or reverse the balance for a brighter berry taste. Keep the total fruit close to 1 cup per pitcher so the water remains lightly flavored.

Serve it your way

Strain the water for a clear, easy-to-pour drink, or leave the fruit in the pitcher for serving. The fruit can also be eaten; eating it adds the fruit's calories and nutrients, unlike drinking only the infused water.