Fruit-infused water, a refreshing and delicious way of staying hydrated. It's easy to prepare and ready in 5 minutes with 4 ingredients!
Fruit-infused water is a great option if you want to increase your water intake. Sometimes, drinking plain water can be a little hard, so I like to add some fruits to give it some flavor and so it's easier for me to stay hydrated while enjoying a delicious beverage.
This drink is actually so healthy, as it's made with only water and some fruits, so it's the best substitute for soda or other artificially sweetened drinks, such as store-bought juice.
Besides, it's a super refreshing drink and it feels so good when you drink it on a hot summer day. I like to add some ice cubes to it to make it even more refreshing and it's perfect to serve when you have guests!
Fruit-infused water, a delicious and healthy drink made with only 4 easy-to-find ingredients in just 5 minutes. You can use the leftover fruits to prepare other recipes like smoothies!
How to make fruit-infused water - Step by step
- Place the sliced fruits and the mint leaves in a glass jar (photo 1).
- Pour the water (photo 2) and refrigerate for at least 1 or 2 hours or overnight.
- Drink your fruit-infused water cold.
Pro tips
- Feel free to customize this fruit-infused water recipe with any fruits you have on hand, such as lemon, lime (or another citrus), blueberry, raspberry, pineapple, apple, or even grapefruit. Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients!
- You can either use tap water or filtered water.
- Although I prefer to use fresh fruits on a daily basis, frozen fruit will also work great, especially during summer, as it will make your water even more refreshing.
- Add some ice cubes if you want to enjoy your water immediately.
- You could also add other spices like cinnamon sticks or ginger, herbs like rosemary, lavender, basil or cilantro, or even vegetables like cucumber.
- If you can, I suggest you use organic fruit so it is free from pesticides and chemicals.
Fruit-infused water benefits
This fruit-infused water recipe is simply a wonderful and colorful way of staying hydrated, especially in summer. If you also eat the fruits, it'll become a high-in-fiber and nourishing vegan drink!
You can drink fruit-infused water just like regular water, with your meals, or while doing sport. To do so, just grab your infusion water bottle and go!
It's a great substitute for soda or artificially sweetened fruit juices because it's totally sugar-free and super healthy.
How long does fruit-infused water last?
It's important to keep it in a sealed jar or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 or 2 days. That way the water will maintain its fruity flavor and it will keep its properties.
What to do with the fruit-infused water's leftover fruit
You can use it to prepare plenty of different recipes! Feel free to add it to your vegan oatmeal or even prepare a green smoothie with it. Another option is to blend and use it as a natural sweetener on recipes like vegan brownies or anything you can think of!
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📖 Recipe
Fruit Infused Water
Instructions
- Place the sliced fruits and the mint leaves in a glass jar.
- Pour the water and refrigerate for at least 1 or 2 hours or overnight. The longer it sits, the more flavorful the water will be.
- Serve or keep it in a sealed mason jar or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 or 2 days.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this fruit-infused water recipe with any fruits you have on hand, such as lemon, lime (or another citrus), blueberry, raspberry, pineapple, apple, or even grapefruit. Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients!
- You can either use tap water or filtered water.
- Although I prefer to use fresh fruits on a daily basis, frozen fruit will also work great, especially during summer, as it will make your water even more refreshing.
- Add some ice cubes if you want to enjoy your water immediately.
- You could also add other spices like cinnamon sticks or ginger, herbs like rosemary, lavender, basil or cilantro, or even vegetables like cucumber.
- If you can, I suggest you use organic fruit so it is free from pesticides and chemicals.
- Nutritional information: this recipe contains little or no calories. The water may contain some of the water-soluble vitamins of the fruit.
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Update Notes: This post was originally published in April of 2015, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in February of 2022.
Siddhant says
Hi I was wondering can I add honey to this for some sweetness? Should I start with warm water to dissolve it first before adding fruits?
Iosune says
Hi Siddhant! I haven't tried it myself, sorry!
Jason says
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Barbara says
Thank you for this lovely idea. Recently been struggling with electrolyte imbalance and I was searching for how to help balance them... This is exactly what I needed.. Thank you!
Iosune says
Hi Barbara! You're so welcome 🙂 I'm glad you found it!
Mercie says
Hi, I was wondering if this had to be made in a glass container, like does it change it's taste or anything? I have a plastic water dispenser. Also is there a way to keep the fruit from browning? I'm allergic to lemons and limes so I can't do that. Thanks for the recipe though! Sounds great
Pat says
Great recipe and profile pic as well :o)
Iosune Robles says
Thank you so much! Have a nice day 🙂
Iosune Robles says
Hi! Thank you so much Pat 🙂
AYKUT YILDIZ says
Great recipes. It looks gorgeous. I like cucumber, lemon and mint mix. It is perfect liver detoxifier.
Iosune says
Hi Aykut! Thanks a lot 🙂 Have a nice day!
David says
Great recipe. I like your whole website! Keep doing a great job.
Iosune says
Hi David! Thank YOU so much 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
rhiya says
I was wondering if i remove the fruits when I’m going to drink it like do I just leave it in the water and drink it or do I extract the fruits and discard them or like use them in smoothies?
Iosune says
Hi Rhiya! You can do whatever you like 🙂
Deb says
I would like to do this for a part with a glass drink dispenser. How far ahead should I do this for the best results? I realize I might need to replace with new fruit for aesthetics if I do it really early. Thanks!
Iosune says
Hi Deb! It depends on how strong you want your infused water. I prefer to refrigerate mine overnight, but the fruit will be prettier if you just refrigerate the water for 1 to 2 hours 🙂
Julia Donkin says
I've linked to this recipe in my recent blog post, Five Easy Ways to Drink More Water. I used a stock image and I didn't copy your recipe.
Please note, I tried to send a message through your contact page but failed to find an email address; thus, this comment.
thanks for the recipe.
Iosune says
Hi Julia! Thanks for sharing 🙂 You can find the meail address on our contact page, in the last sentence. Have a nice day!
Beverly Field says
I made fruit infused water yesterday using an infuser with strawberries, mint and lemon. I refrigerated it several hours before using it. I was disappointed as there was no taste to the water . Where did I go wron
Iosune says
Hi Beverly! I'm not sure... Leave the fruit in the water for at least 12 to 24 hours or use organic food 🙂
Pamela says
I love the infused water, but I found I have to bruise the mint leaves. Unless they are bruised, they tend to suck up the water rather than giving off their flavor. I have several mints in my garden, but I find the chocolate mint works the best.
Iosune says
Hi Pamela! Chocolate mint is one of our favorite flavors 🙂
Debra. Haney says
Can you put the fruit in a large glass container and leave overnight?
Iosune says
Hi Debra! Yes, you can 🙂
Amee says
Oh my god
This is so healthy and refreshing
I always try to drink more water and this is definitely one of the reasons that it would help to stay on track with my water intake
Thank you so much for sharing
Love it.
Iosune says
Hi Amee! You're so welcome 🙂 So glad you like it!
Céline Destoop says
This looks good. I think it's a good way to drink enough water. You can also bring a lot of variety in the flavors. It is also nice to take a bottle to your job or school. For me, it's difficult to drink a lot of water, so i would definitely try this.
Iosune says
Hi Céline! Thanks a lot 😀 Hope you enjoy it!
kinhip says
Normally i will use local fruits where i reside in Malaysia. Fruits like strawberry is very costly. Lemon, where else which i always use as my ingredient to infused my water.
Iosune says
Hi! This recipe always works, so you can use any ingredient you want 😉
Shana says
I love this. I hate drinking water but if I keep this in the fridge I will drink a gallon a day. How good it tasted amazed me because it's only fruit, no sugar added!
Iosune says
Hi Shana! Thanks a lot 😀 You can use any fruit you like!!!
Evi @ greenevi says
This is so beautiful and I bet super delicious! I drink fruit infused water all the time, I love this combination of mint and strawberry, definitely gonna try it!
Iosune says
Thanks a lot Evi, you're too kind! 😀