Strawberry Pear Mint Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Strawberry pear mint water is a fruit- and herb-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare, including chilling, and yields about 1 liter (4 1/4 cups).

What is strawberry pear mint water?

Strawberry pear mint water is made by steeping sliced strawberries, pear and fresh mint in cold water. The fruit gives the water a subtle sweetness, while the mint adds a fresh finish without added sugar.

It’s one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher and serve chilled. Unlike a blended fruit drink, this recipe leaves the pieces intact, so the result is lightly flavored rather than thick or juice-like.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings, gather:

Water: 1,000 ml (about 4 1/4 cups), cold
Strawberries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), sliced
Pear: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), thinly sliced or diced
Fresh mint: about 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

This ratio uses about 1 cup of chopped fruit and a small handful of mint per liter of water. The cup measurements are approximate because the size of the slices and leaves affects how much fits in a cup.

Choose ripe, firm fruit for a pleasant flavor and pieces that hold their shape. A softer pear will also work, but handle it gently if you want the finished water to stay clear. Use a pitcher large enough for the water and fruit, with room to stir.

How do you make strawberry pear mint water?

Active prep: 10 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for fuller flavor
Yield: About 1 liter (4 1/4 cups), or 4 servings

Wash the strawberries, pear and mint under running water, and clean the pitcher.
Slice the strawberries and pear into thin pieces. Remove the pear core and strawberry tops; leave the pear skin on if you like.
Bruise the mint gently between your fingers to release its aroma without shredding the leaves.
Add the fruit and mint to the pitcher, then pour in the cold water and stir gently.
Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours and continue chilling if you prefer a stronger infusion.
Serve chilled, with the fruit in the pitcher or strained out if you prefer.

For another combination, use the ai infused water generator.

For a less pronounced mint flavor, use fewer leaves rather than adding a sweetener. If you want a stronger fruit taste, slice the fruit a little thinner or use the longer chilling time; crushing or squeezing it will make the drink cloudier and add more fruit material.

Why do strawberry, pear and mint pair well?

Strawberry brings a bright, slightly tart note to the mild sweetness of pear. If you want to emphasize the berry flavor, see strawberry infused water.

Pear rounds out the mixture with a delicate, mellow flavor. Pear infused water is another option when you want that fruit to be the main flavor.

Mint adds a cool, aromatic finish that keeps the fruit from tasting heavy. Use fresh leaves for the clearest flavor, or explore mint water for a simpler infusion.

The main benefit of strawberry pear mint water is hydration, especially if its flavor helps you drink water. Whole strawberries and pears contain fiber and vitamin C, but the amount that transfers into the water is uncertain; most of the fiber remains in the fruit. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste.

How should you store strawberry pear mint water?

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

Pour servings into a clean glass rather than drinking directly from the pitcher. If taking the water with you, keep it chilled instead of leaving it at room temperature for more than a few hours. Straining the fruit before serving is optional; it makes the water easier to pour but does not restart the storage window.

How can you vary strawberry pear mint water?

Make it more berry-forward

Use a little more strawberry and a little less pear while keeping the total fruit close to 1 cup (about 150 g) per liter. The flavor will be brighter, with pear still softening the tartness.

Make it gentler

Use fewer mint leaves and stop steeping after 2 hours. This keeps the herb in the background and lets the pear’s delicate flavor come through.

Add bubbles before serving

Steep the fruit and mint in 500 ml (about 2 1/8 cups) of still water. After chilling, add 500 ml (about 2 1/8 cups) of plain sparkling water just before serving to make roughly the same total volume.