Low Iodine Coconut Water with Cucumber & Ginger
Cool, crisp, and quietly refreshing, this infused drink is exactly the kind of thing you want when you're navigating a restricted eating plan and still craving something that feels a little special. Coconut water brings natural sweetness and hydration, while thin slices of cucumber and freshly grated ginger steep right into it for a flavor that's light but surprisingly complex. The short infusion time does all the work — just ten minutes and the whole drink transforms into something that tastes far more intentional than the effort involved. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged beverages for additives, thickeners, or colorings that can sneak in unexpected sources, so a drink made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients is a genuine relief. Fresh mint is an easy optional addition that lifts the whole glass with a little herbal brightness. Serve it over ice and it's the kind of drink that makes a plain afternoon feel like a spa day.
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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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