Strawberry Watermelon Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Strawberry watermelon water is chilled water infused with strawberries and watermelon; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes and makes about 1 liter, or 4 servings. For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is strawberry watermelon water?

Strawberry watermelon water is a lightly flavored infusion made by letting cut fruit steep in drinking water. The fruit stays in pieces rather than being blended, so the result tastes more like water than juice.

Strawberries give the drink a tart, berry flavor, while watermelon adds a softer, mellow note. It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher and keep chilled for serving.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 1 cup of chopped fruit per liter of water, divided evenly between the two fruits. Weigh the prepared fruit after removing the strawberry tops and watermelon rind; cup measurements are approximate.

Strawberries: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), sliced
Watermelon: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), cubed, without rind
Cold drinking water: 1 liter (about 4 1/4 cups)

Use ripe fruit for the fullest flavor. A clean pitcher or large jar with a lid gives the fruit room to move while keeping the water covered in the refrigerator.

How do you make strawberry watermelon water?

Active prep: 10 minutes
Refrigerator steep: 2 hours
Yield: About 1 liter, or 4 servings

Clean your hands, work surface and pitcher. Rinse the strawberries under cool running water, and scrub the outside of the watermelon under running water before cutting it.
Prepare the fruit by removing the strawberry tops and slicing the berries. Cut away the watermelon rind and cube the flesh.
Add the strawberries and watermelon to the pitcher, then pour in the cold water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before serving.
Stir gently and pour into glasses, straining out the fruit if you prefer. Return any remaining water to the refrigerator promptly.

The water is ready after the first 2 hours, although the flavor will be subtle. Avoid blending the fruit if you want a clear, lightly infused drink rather than a thicker fruit drink.

Why do strawberries and watermelon work well together?

Strawberries bring a little acidity that balances watermelon's mild sweetness. Slicing and cubing expose the fruit to the water, allowing its flavor to gradually infuse without adding sweetener.

The drink's main benefit is hydration. Whole strawberries and watermelon contain vitamin C, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is not established; eating the fruit provides its nutrients more reliably. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, and infused water does not flush toxins from the body.

For a simpler flavor, see strawberry infused water or watermelon infused water.

How should you store strawberry watermelon water?

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

Do not leave the infused water at room temperature for more than a few hours. If serving it outdoors or at a gathering, keep it chilled and return leftovers to the refrigerator promptly. Use a clean utensil when stirring or removing fruit.

What variations can you try?

Add fresh mint

Add a few washed mint leaves to the pitcher with the fruit. The mint gives the drink a fresh finish without changing the basic strawberry and watermelon combination.

Add a little citrus

Add a slice of lemon or lime for a brighter taste. Citrus pith can make infused water bitter, so remove the slice within 4 hours or use it without the peel.

Make the fruit flavor stronger

Slice the strawberries a little thinner or gently press the fruit before adding the water. Pressing releases more fruit into the drink, so it may look cloudier and contain more of the fruit's calories than an unpressed infusion.