Watermelon Peach Mint Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Watermelon peach mint water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and yields about 1 liter (4 servings).

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What is watermelon peach mint water?

Watermelon peach mint water is plain water infused with chopped watermelon, sliced peach and fresh mint. The fruit adds a subtle flavor without blending or squeezing it into the pitcher.

This combination is one option among melon infused water recipes. It tastes lighter than juice, so use ripe fruit and allow time for the flavors to develop in the refrigerator.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use roughly equal amounts of watermelon and peach, plus a small handful of mint, for each liter of water. The amounts below make about 4 servings of approximately 250 ml each.

Water: 1,000 ml (about 4 1/4 US cups)
Watermelon: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), chopped and rind removed
Peach: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), sliced with the pit removed
Fresh mint leaves: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

The fruit measurements are approximate because pieces vary in size. Choose a pitcher large enough to hold the water and fruit comfortably; a 1.5-liter pitcher holds about 6 1/3 cups.

How do you make watermelon peach mint water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigeration time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 1 liter, or 4 servings

Wash the watermelon rind, peach and mint under running water. Remove any damaged portions.
Cut the watermelon into small pieces, discarding the rind, and slice the peach away from its pit.
Add the watermelon, peach and mint to the pitcher. Gently press the mint leaves between your fingers first to release their aroma; avoid crushing the fruit if you prefer a clear drink.
Pour in the water and stir gently. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate it for 2 hours.
Taste the water and serve it chilled. For a stronger flavor, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before serving or straining.

Pour through a strainer if you prefer to leave the fruit and mint behind. You can also serve the infusion with the pieces in the glass; keep the pitcher refrigerated between servings.

Why do watermelon, peach and mint pair well?

Watermelon gives the infusion a mild, fresh flavor, while peach brings a fragrant, slightly sweeter note. Mint adds a cool herbal aroma that balances both fruits without requiring a sweetener.

If you prefer to focus on one flavor, explore watermelon infused water, peach infused water or mint water.

The main benefit of watermelon peach mint water is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. This drink supports hydration, not a special detox process.

Whole watermelon and peach contain nutrients, but the amount that transfers into water during steeping is uncertain. Steeped infused water is generally very low in calories; eating or squeezing the fruit adds more of its calories and nutrients.

How should you store watermelon peach mint water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated. Drink watermelon peach mint 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.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. For a fresh batch, start with clean equipment and fresh ingredients rather than repeatedly topping up an old pitcher.

How can you vary watermelon peach mint water?

Make the fruit flavor stronger

Cut the watermelon and peach into smaller pieces and refrigerate the infusion for the full 4 hours. The flavor will still be gentler than a blended fruit drink because the fruit is steeped rather than puréed.

Make the mint flavor lighter

Use fewer mint leaves, or remove the mint after tasting the chilled water. You can also leave the leaves whole instead of pressing them before adding them to the pitcher.

Adjust the fruit balance

Use more watermelon and less peach for a milder melon flavor, or reverse the proportions for a more noticeable peach aroma. Keep the combined chopped fruit close to 150 g, or about 1 cup, per liter of water as a starting point.