Dairy Free 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 sweetness and a subtle nuttiness that pairs beautifully with the clean, watery bite of cucumber and the gentle heat of fresh ginger. The short infusion step — just ten minutes — is what makes it feel like something you'd order at a spa rather than throw together at home. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required. The optional mint leaves add a bright herbal lift that takes the whole thing up a notch without any extra effort. It's hydrating, lightly flavored, and genuinely satisfying whether you're sipping it post-workout or just trying to stay cool on a warm afternoon.
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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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