Shellfish 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 the weather turns warm. Coconut water brings a natural sweetness and subtle nuttiness that pairs beautifully with the clean bite of fresh cucumber and the gentle heat of grated ginger. The short infusion step — just ten minutes of resting — makes a real difference, letting those flavors bloom without any fuss or fancy equipment. A few mint leaves stirred in at the end add a bright, herbal lift that takes the whole glass up a notch. It's naturally free from any ocean-derived ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your cup. Whether you're hydrating after a workout or just looking for something more interesting than plain water, this simple pitcher drink delivers every single time.
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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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