Watermelon Pear Mint Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Watermelon pear mint water is chilled water infused with watermelon, pear and fresh mint; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and yields about 4 cups (950 mL). For another combination, try the AI infused water generator.

What is watermelon pear mint water?

Watermelon pear mint water is a lightly flavored drink made by steeping fruit and mint in cold water. The fruit stays in pieces rather than being blended, so the finished water is clear to lightly tinted and has a gentler flavor than juice.

The watermelon gives it a mellow, juicy taste, the pear adds a soft sweetness, and the mint brings a fresh aroma. For more combinations in the same style, see these melon infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 4 cups (950 mL) of infused water, use:

Water: 950 mL (4 cups)
Watermelon: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), cubed, with the rind removed
Pear: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), thinly sliced, with the core and seeds removed
Fresh mint: 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

This ratio uses about 150 g (1 cup) of chopped fruit for roughly 1 liter of water. A ripe but firm pear is easy to slice and will hold its shape in the pitcher. Choose unsweetened, plain water; no sugar is needed for the infusion.

You'll also need a clean pitcher or large jar, a knife and a strainer if you prefer to serve the water without fruit. Leave enough room in the container for the fruit as well as the water.

How do you make watermelon pear mint water?

Prep: 10 minutes | Refrigerated steep: 2 hours | Total: 2 hours 10 minutes | Yield: About 4 cups (950 mL), or 4 approximately 1-cup servings

Wash your hands, the watermelon rind, the pear and the mint under running water before cutting or handling the produce.
Cut the watermelon into small cubes, removing the rind. Slice the pear thinly and discard its core and seeds.
Add the watermelon, pear and mint to a clean pitcher. Gently press the mint leaves between your fingers first to release their aroma.
Pour in the water and stir gently. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate it for 2 hours; for a stronger flavor, steep it for up to 4 hours.
Serve chilled, with the fruit in the glass or strained out. If adding ice, leave room for it so the glass does not overflow.

Taste the water after the initial steep. If the flavor is where you want it, strain out the fruit and mint and return the water to the refrigerator. Straining does not restart the storage clock.

Why do watermelon, pear and mint pair well?

Watermelon has a mild flavor that works as the base, while pear adds a more rounded fruit taste. The mint gives the drink a fresh finish without needing a sweetener. Each ingredient is subtle, so thin pear slices and gently pressed mint help their flavors reach the water.

The main benefit of watermelon pear mint water is hydration. Like other watermelon infused water, it can make plain water more appealing if you enjoy a hint of fruit. Pear infused water brings its own delicate fruit flavor, while mint water adds a herbal note.

Steeping is not the same as eating the whole fruit: you should not count all of the fruit's fiber or nutrients as part of the water. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; water supports normal hydration rather than cleansing the body.

How should you store watermelon pear mint water?

Keep watermelon pear mint water refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days from preparation, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use a clean, covered container, and refrigerate any water left after serving. For a less intense mint flavor, remove the leaves along with the fruit after steeping.

How can you vary watermelon pear mint water?

Make it fruitier

Cut the watermelon into smaller cubes and slice the pear thinly to expose more surface to the water. Keep the same fruit-to-water ratio, then taste after 2 hours and steep for up to 4 hours if you want a stronger infusion.

Make the mint more noticeable

Gently press the mint before adding it to the pitcher. If you prefer a softer herbal flavor, leave the leaves whole and strain them out once the water tastes fresh enough for you.

Serve it with a softer flavor

Add a little plain cold water to an individual glass if the infusion tastes stronger than you like. This lets everyone adjust their serving without changing the rest of the pitcher.