Legume Free Coconut Water Hydration Drink with Turmeric & Ginger
This golden, chilled drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat — bright from fresh lemon, warming from ginger, and beautifully tinted by turmeric. Coconut water brings natural electrolytes to the base, while a pinch of sea salt and a touch of honey round out the flavor into something that feels genuinely restorative. The tiny pinch of black pepper is a smart move here, as it works alongside the turmeric to help your body make the most of it. Everything comes together in under a minute of stirring, then gets strained smooth so you're left with a clean, silky sip rather than any stringy ginger bits. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, this is a completely worry-free option — every single ingredient is naturally free of beans, lentils, peas, or any legume-derived additives. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice and it looks almost too pretty to drink, though you absolutely will.
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2 servings
- 2 cups coconut water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch sea salt
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a measuring cup or pitcher, combine the coconut water, lemon juice, grated ginger, ground turmeric, honey, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved and the turmeric is evenly distributed, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into two glasses filled with ice, leaving behind any ginger fibers.
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