Strawberry Plum Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Strawberry plum water is a cold fruit-infused water that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 4 cups (950 mL). For another fruit-to-water ratio, try the ai infused water generator.

What is strawberry plum water?

Strawberry plum water is made by steeping sliced strawberries and plums in cold water. The fruit lends a gentle flavor without blending it into the drink or adding sweetener.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. Serve it chilled, with the fruit left in for presentation or strained out for a clearer drink.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups (950 mL) of strawberry plum water, you will need:

75 g strawberries, about 1/2 cup sliced
75 g plum, about 1/2 cup sliced, with the pit removed
950 mL cold drinking water, about 4 cups

The fruit quantities are approximate: together, they make about 1 cup (150 g) of sliced fruit for roughly 1 liter of water. Weighing the fruit gives you the most consistent ratio, but a little more or less will still make a drinkable infusion.

Choose ripe fruit with a pleasant aroma. A firmer plum is easier to slice, while a softer ripe plum may release more flavor but can make the water cloudier. You will also need a clean covered pitcher or jar and, if you prefer to strain the drink, a sieve.

How do you make strawberry plum water?

Prep: 10 minutes
Refrigerator steep: 2–4 hours
Yield: About 4 cups (950 mL)

Rinse the strawberries and plum under running water, then remove the strawberry tops.
Slice the strawberries and plum. Remove and discard the plum pit.
Place the sliced fruit in a clean pitcher or jar and pour in the cold water.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours; steep for up to 4 hours for a fuller flavor.
Taste the water, then strain out the fruit if you like or leave it in when serving. Keep the pitcher refrigerated.

Thin slices expose more fruit to the water than large pieces do. Taste after 2 hours if you prefer a delicate flavor; give it more time in the refrigerator if you want the fruit to be more noticeable. Avoid mashing the fruit if you want a clearer drink.

Why do strawberries and plums pair well?

Strawberries bring a familiar berry sweetness, while plums add a slightly tart, stone-fruit flavor. The combination is gentle rather than juice-like, so the finished water will taste lighter than the fruit itself.

If you enjoy the berry flavor, strawberry infused water uses the same idea. For more of the stone-fruit note, see plum infused water.

Strawberry plum water can make plain water more appealing without added sugar. Steeping transfers an unknown amount of fruit nutrients into the water, so the nutrient values of whole strawberries and plums should not be treated as values for the drink. Water supports hydration; the liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification.

How should you store strawberry plum water?

Keep strawberry plum water covered in the refrigerator, including while it steeps. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Strain the fruit after steeping if you prefer not to leave it in the pitcher during storage. If you serve the water at a gathering, return the pitcher to the refrigerator rather than leaving it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary strawberry plum water?

Change the fruit balance

Use more strawberries and less plum for a berry-forward drink, or reverse the balance for a stronger plum note. Keep the combined fruit amount close to 1 cup (150 g) per 1 liter of water as a starting point.

Add fresh herbs

Add 8–12 rinsed mint leaves to the pitcher before refrigerating for a fresh finish. Remove them when you strain the fruit, or leave them in for serving.

Adjust the strength

For a lighter flavor, add a little more cold water after steeping. For a more noticeable fruit flavor, use the longer end of the 2–4 hour steep rather than crushing the fruit; crushing can make the drink cloudy.