MSG 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 subtle earthiness, while thin cucumber slices and freshly grated ginger add brightness and a gentle kick that builds as it infuses. The short rest time is the real secret — just ten minutes lets those flavors meld into something that tastes far more intentional than the effort required. For anyone navigating flavor enhancers and additives in packaged drinks, this one is completely clean from start to finish, built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Fresh mint is an optional touch, but it takes the whole glass somewhere a little more spa-like and special. It's the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the label-reading stress.
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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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