Watermelon Honeydew Rosemary Water Recipe

Watermelon honeydew rosemary water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and yields about 4 cups, or 4 servings.

What is watermelon honeydew rosemary water?

Watermelon honeydew rosemary water combines two mild melons with fresh rosemary in a pitcher of cold water. The fruit lends a subtle sweetness, while the herb adds a fragrant, savory note.

Unlike a smoothie, the fruit is steeped rather than blended, so the finished drink stays light. It’s one of many melon infused water recipes you can adjust to suit the fruit you have on hand.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings, use roughly equal amounts of the two melons. Together, they make about 1 cup of chopped fruit for approximately 1 liter of water.

• Water: 950 mL (4 cups)
• Watermelon: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), cubed, rind and seeds removed
• Honeydew: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), cubed, rind and seeds removed
• Fresh rosemary: 5 g (about 2 sprigs, or approximately 2 tablespoons of loosely packed leaves)

The cup measurements for the fruit are approximate because the size of the cubes affects how they fit in the cup. Use fresh, clean fruit and a pitcher large enough to hold the water and ingredients comfortably.

How do you make watermelon honeydew rosemary water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping. For a stronger infusion, leave the pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before tasting.

1. Wash the melon rinds under running water before cutting, and rinse the rosemary under running water.
2. Cut the melons with a clean knife, removing the rind and seeds, then cube enough of each to measure about 1/2 cup.
3. Add the watermelon and honeydew to a clean pitcher. Gently press the rosemary between your fingers and add it to the pitcher.
4. Pour in the water, cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
5. Taste the water, then strain out the fruit and rosemary if you like. Serve chilled in about 4 portions.

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Why do watermelon, honeydew and rosemary pair well?

Watermelon gives the infusion a familiar, delicate melon flavor, while honeydew adds a softer, fragrant sweetness. Rosemary brings a pine-like herbal aroma that balances the fruit without requiring a sweetener. For a different balance, explore watermelon infused water or honeydew infused water.

The main benefit of the finished drink is hydration. Whole watermelon and honeydew contain nutrients, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is unknown; eating the fruit provides more of its fiber. The flavor of rosemary water comes from the herb, but this recipe should not be treated as a source of a measured dose of rosemary compounds.

Drinking water supports normal body functions, including those of the liver and kidneys, which do most of the body’s detoxification. This infusion does not need to cleanse or flush the body to be a refreshing drink.

How should you store watermelon honeydew rosemary water?

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

Straining after the initial steep lets you stop the rosemary flavor from becoming stronger. Use a clean strainer and a clean, covered container for the liquid, and return it to the refrigerator promptly. Don’t leave the prepared drink at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary watermelon honeydew rosemary water?

Make the melon flavor more pronounced

Keep the total fruit at about 1 cup, but change the balance to favor whichever melon tastes ripest. More watermelon gives the drink a familiar watermelon note; more honeydew makes its softer flavor more noticeable.

Use a lighter rosemary touch

Start with 1 sprig instead of 2 if you prefer a milder herbal aroma. Taste after 2 hours; the flavor can continue to develop during the refrigerated steep.

Serve it extra cold

Chill serving glasses or add ice just before pouring. Ice will dilute the flavor as it melts, so taste the infusion first and use less ice if you want the melon and rosemary to remain more prominent.