Lactose Free Coconut Water with Cucumber & Ginger
Cool, clean, and quietly refreshing, this drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep on rotation all summer long. Chilled coconut water forms the base, bringing natural sweetness and electrolytes without any dairy in sight — making it a genuinely satisfying option when you want something more interesting than plain water. Thin cucumber slices and freshly grated ginger steep right into the liquid, turning a simple pour into something that tastes almost spa-like. A short ten-minute rest is all it takes for those flavors to bloom, and the optional mint leaves push it even further into refreshing territory. There's no cooking, no blending, and nothing complicated — just a pitcher, a few fresh ingredients, and a little patience. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive at brunch or a backyard gathering but takes almost no effort to pull together.
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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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