Low Sugar Coconut Water with Cucumber & Ginger
Crisp, cooling, and quietly refreshing, this drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all week. Coconut water brings a natural, lightly sweet base that needs absolutely nothing added to it — no syrups, no sweeteners, no doctoring of any kind. Thin cucumber slices and freshly grated ginger steep right into the liquid, giving it a clean, spa-like flavor that feels far more sophisticated than the minimal effort involved. A handful of fresh mint takes it even further if you're in the mood. The whole thing comes together in minutes, and that short resting period does all the real work, letting the ingredients quietly do their thing. It's an ideal choice when you want something that feels like a treat without any of the sugar that usually comes with flavored drinks.
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2 servings
- 2 cups coconut water, chilled
- ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 4–6 fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cucumber slices and grated ginger to a pitcher or large glass. Pour the chilled coconut water over them.
- 2
Stir gently, then let the mixture rest for 10 minutes so the cucumber and ginger infuse into the coconut water.
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