Brazil Nut Free Coconut Water with Cucumber & Ginger
Cool, hydrating, and quietly impressive, this drink is the kind of thing you'd pay too much for at a juice bar — but it comes together in minutes with just a handful of fresh ingredients. Coconut water brings natural electrolytes and a subtle sweetness, while thin cucumber slices and freshly grated ginger steep right into it for a flavor that feels spa-worthy without any fuss. That short 10-minute rest is the secret: it lets everything meld into a genuinely refreshing infusion rather than just flavored water. A few mint leaves on top take it from simple to stunning if you're serving guests or just want to treat yourself. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this is a completely safe sip — coconut water is derived from coconut, which is botanically a fruit, and every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. It's light enough to enjoy any time of day and works beautifully as a post-workout refresher or a warm-weather mocktail.
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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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