Watermelon Pear Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Watermelon pear water is a chilled infusion of fresh watermelon and pear that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (950 mL). For a custom batch, use the ai infused water generator. You can also explore more melon infused water recipes.

What is watermelon pear water?

Watermelon pear water is water steeped with watermelon cubes and pear slices. The fruit gives the water a delicate, naturally sweet flavor without blending or juicing it.

The finished drink is lighter than juice and can be served with or without the fruit. Its flavor depends on the ripeness of the fruit and how long you steep it.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use about 1 cup (150 g) of prepared fruit for 4 cups (950 mL) of water. This ratio gives watermelon pear water a gentle flavor; use ripe, fragrant fruit for the best result.

Recipe at a glance: Active prep: about 10 minutes. Refrigerated steep: 2 hours. Yield: about 4 cups (950 mL), or approximately 4 servings.

Ingredients

2/3 cup (100 g) watermelon, cut into small cubes, rind removed
1/3 cup (50 g) pear, thinly sliced, core and seeds removed
4 cups (950 mL) cold drinking water

The cup measurements for fruit are approximate because the size of the pieces affects how they fit in the cup. A ripe but firm pear is easy to slice and holds its shape in the pitcher.

How do you make watermelon pear water?

Wash the watermelon and pear under running water before cutting. Use a clean knife and cutting board.
Cut the watermelon into small cubes, removing the rind and any seeds. Core the pear, remove its seeds, and slice the flesh thinly.
Combine the prepared fruit and cold water in a clean pitcher. Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator.
Steep for 2 hours, then taste. For a stronger flavor, refrigerate for up to 4 hours before straining or serving with the fruit.

Pour into glasses straight from the refrigerator. Straining makes the drink easier to pour, while leaving the fruit in gives each glass a little color and texture.

Why do watermelon and pear pair well?

Watermelon gives the infusion a light, fresh melon flavor, while pear adds a softer, mellow sweetness. Neither ingredient needs to be crushed: thin pear slices and small watermelon cubes give the water contact with the fruit while keeping the drink clear and light.

Like other watermelon infused water recipes, this drink offers a fruit-flavored way to hydrate. The pear also brings the subtle flavor found in pear infused water.

If you eat the pear after steeping, it provides fiber; the strained water should not be counted on as a significant fiber source. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while drinks like watermelon pear water support hydration rather than flushing toxins.

How should you store watermelon pear water?

Keep watermelon pear water covered and refrigerated. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours of preparation; discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy, or sour-smelling.

The storage time starts when you prepare the infusion, not when you strain it. Keep any fruit you plan to eat refrigerated as well, and avoid leaving the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary watermelon pear water?

Make the pear flavor more prominent

Swap the fruit proportions: use 1/3 cup (50 g) of watermelon and 2/3 cup (100 g) of pear with the same 4 cups (950 mL) of water. Slice the pear thinly so its flavor can infuse.

Add a hint of mint

Add a small sprig of rinsed fresh mint to the pitcher before refrigerating. Its cool flavor complements the fruit without needing added sweetener.

Give it some sparkle

Steep the fruit in 2 cups (475 mL) of still water, then add 2 cups (475 mL) of chilled, unsweetened sparkling water just before serving. Adding the sparkling water at the end helps preserve its bubbles.