Xanthan Gum Free Coconut Water with Cucumber & Ginger
Crisp, cooling, and genuinely refreshing, this drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all week long. Coconut water brings a natural sweetness and subtle tropical flavor, while cucumber adds a clean, spa-like freshness and grated ginger gives it just enough of a warm, zingy kick. The short infusion step is where the magic happens — just ten minutes lets those flavors meld beautifully without any blending or fuss. Every single ingredient here is completely whole and unprocessed, so there's zero concern about hidden thickeners or stabilizers sneaking into your glass. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy but comes together in minutes with almost no effort. Toss in a few mint leaves if you have them on hand and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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