Paraben Free Coconut Water with Cucumber & Ginger
Crisp, cooling, and quietly refreshing, this drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat once you realize how easy it is. Chilled coconut water gets infused with thin cucumber slices and freshly grated ginger, creating a naturally flavored beverage that feels spa-worthy without any effort. The short 10-minute rest time is the real secret — it lets the ingredients meld together so every sip carries that gentle, aromatic depth. For anyone navigating paraben-free living, store-bought flavored waters and wellness drinks can be a minefield of preservatives and synthetic additives, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Fresh ginger adds a subtle warmth that balances the cool cucumber beautifully, and a few mint leaves stirred in at the end take it somewhere even brighter. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive in a glass but asks almost nothing of you in the kitchen.
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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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