High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Coconut Water with Cucumber & Ginger
Staying away from high fructose corn syrup doesn't mean giving up on something refreshing and a little special — it just means skipping the bottled stuff and making your own. This drink is clean, cooling, and genuinely delicious, built on naturally sweet coconut water that needs zero added sweeteners to taste great. Thin cucumber slices and freshly grated ginger steep right into the coconut water, turning a simple pour into something that feels spa-worthy without any fuss. A short ten-minute rest is all it takes for those flavors to bloom, and a handful of fresh mint at the end adds a bright, aromatic finish. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive in a glass but comes together with almost no effort at all. Perfect for hot afternoons, post-workout hydration, or any time you want something that feels like a treat without any of the ingredient baggage.
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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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