Watermelon Honeydew Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Watermelon honeydew water is a chilled fruit-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and yields about 4 cups (960 mL). For another combination, try the AI infused water generator.

What is watermelon honeydew water?

Watermelon honeydew water is made by steeping pieces of both melons in cold water, then serving the water with or without the fruit. Unlike a blended melon drink, it has a light flavor and a clear-to-slightly-hazy appearance.

The watermelon adds a familiar fruity taste, while the honeydew brings a softer, mellow flavor. This combination is one of many ways to make melon infused water recipes.

It is a simple option when you want something more flavorful than plain water. The water provides hydration; it does not detoxify the body. The liver and kidneys do most of that work, with the lungs and gut also helping eliminate waste.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use equal amounts of watermelon and honeydew for a balanced pitcher. The combined fruit comes to about 1 cup (150 g) for roughly 1 liter of water, a useful starting ratio for chopped-fruit infusions.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (75 g) watermelon, cubed, rind removed
• 1/2 cup (75 g) honeydew, cubed, rind and seeds removed
• 4 cups (960 mL) cold drinking water

Choose ripe fruit for the fullest flavor. Firm cubes are easier to strain out, while very soft melon may break apart and make the water cloudier. Measure the fruit after removing the rind so the ratio reflects the portion that goes into the pitcher.

Recipe details: Prep time is 10 minutes, chilling time is 2 hours, and the yield is about 4 one-cup servings.

How do you make watermelon honeydew water?

1. Wash the outside of each melon under running water before cutting, scrubbing the rind with a clean produce brush. Use a clean knife and cutting board.
2. Cut away the rind, remove the honeydew seeds, and cube enough of each melon to measure 1/2 cup (75 g) apiece.
3. Place the watermelon and honeydew in a clean pitcher. Pour in 4 cups (960 mL) of cold drinking water.
4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
5. Serve the water as it is or strain out the melon first. Keep the remaining water refrigerated.

Taste the water after the first 2 hours. If you prefer a more noticeable melon flavor, return it to the refrigerator for the rest of the steeping time. Straining gives a smoother drink; leaving the cubes in makes for a fruit-filled pitcher.

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Why do watermelon and honeydew pair well?

Watermelon gives the infusion its bright melon flavor, while honeydew rounds it out with a milder taste. Neither needs to overpower the other, so equal portions make a good first batch. Because melon is delicate, the finished water will taste subtler than the fruit itself.

The same light, fruity character works in watermelon infused water and honeydew infused water, too.

Both whole melons contain water and nutrients, including vitamin C and potassium. The amount of those nutrients that passes into an infusion is not established for this recipe. Eating the fruit provides its own nutrients and calories; steeping it in water is not the same as eating the whole portion.

How should you store watermelon honeydew water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated throughout steeping and storage. Drink the infusion within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy, or sour-smelling.

Straining out the fruit can make the water easier to pour, but it does not restart the storage clock. If you save the fruit to eat, keep it refrigerated as well. Rather than leaving the pitcher on the counter for serving, pour individual glasses and return the rest to the refrigerator.

How can you vary watermelon honeydew water?

Change the balance of melon

Use more watermelon for a fruitier flavor or more honeydew for a softer one. Keep the total chopped fruit close to 1 cup (150 g) per 4 cups (960 mL) of water as a starting point. You can adjust the balance again in your next batch after tasting it.

Add a fresh accent

A little fresh mint can complement both melons without making the pitcher more complicated. Wash the leaves before adding them, and steep the mixture in the refrigerator using the same timing as the base recipe.

Serve it over ice

Pour the finished infusion over ice for a colder glass. The ice will gradually dilute the flavor, so chill the water well first if you want it cold without as much dilution. For a smoother presentation, strain out the melon before pouring.