Light, refreshing and nutritious, this Coconut Water Ginger Lemonade will be your favorite summer beverage. It's packed with anti-inflammatory properties and electrolytes too.
Back to reality for the Kellys...
We spent last week in Florida visiting family and it was amazing. No schedules, no freezing temperatures, just warm weather, sunshine and family. It was a vacation that we all really needed.
One day, we went out for lunch and I ordered a Coconut Water Lemonade at a restaurant we went to on the beach. I am not a huge fan of coconut but it sounded so refreshing (and healthy) so I decided to give it a try.
It was amazing! I knew I wanted to recreate it when I got back to NJ and share it with you guys. I added some ginger to mine (ginger is an amazing anti-inflammatory) and of course, chopped mint. This will be my favorite drink this summer, I just know it.
If you are looking for some more healthy drink recipes, you will love this Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Black Cherry Sparkling Lemonade, Apple Chai Latte, Chamomile Latte and most definitely this Naturally Flavored Infused Waters!
Why You Should Make This Coconut Water Ginger Lemonade
This delicious ginger lemonade is light, simple to make and super refreshing. Most importantly, it's loaded with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
This ginger lemonade is very low in calories too. At less than 70 calories per serving, go ahead and sip and enjoy.
With all of my health issues, I am always looking for foods and drinks to help reduce inflammation in my body. Ginger is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatories and I try to add it to just about everything.
Recipe Tips
Add whatever sweetener you'd like, I only made this twice so far, once with raw honey and the other with coconut nectar. They both were incredible, just remember if you use the raw honey it will no longer be vegan.
Use whatever sweetener you'd like! I bet stevia would also work well in this too if you are looking for a refreshing drink with no added sugar.
If you are planning on storing this in the refrigerator to drink over a few days, I would add the mint leaves right before serving so you aren't drinking limp, soggy mint leaves each time.
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Coconut Water Ginger Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 liters coconut water
- 1 cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup grated ginger
- ½ cup coconut nectar
- 1 cup ice
- lemon slices
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Place the first four ingredients in a large pitcher.
- Mix well.
- Add lemon slices and torn mint leaves.
- Allow to sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with extra lemon slices and mint leaves.
Beth
This is so refreshing and very cooling! I love making this during the summertime and everyone loves it! Definitely one of our favorite drinks in the summer especially after being outside a lot!
Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker
What a delicious and refreshing drink. I'll have to make this before my Memorial Day picnics! Sounds like your family had a great vacation.
lauren.kelly
I hope you like it Karyn!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
This looks delicious. I love coconut water plain but this is a great way to give it a little lift. I especially love that you've added fresh ginger. Good for tummy problems too.
Carolyn
Looks like you guys had a great vacation! And yum...this is such a refreshing recipe.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Carolyn!
Lucy - (Recipes @ Globe Scoffers)
This looks so refreshing! ????cant wait to try it.
lauren.kelly
I hope you like it Lucy!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
This looks so refreshing. Love that you use coconut nectar in it. Mmm.
lauren.kelly
I love coconut nectar Sarah!
Kirsten / Comfortably Domestic
I can totally envision myself sipping on this coconut water lemonade by the pool this summer. The addition of ginger is what really sells it for me.
lauren.kelly
Yes Kristen! Bring on the warm weather!
The Food Hunter
This sounds refreshing and perfect for the hot weather that is on the way
lauren.kelly
Thanks Theresa!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
This beats store bought coconut water any day! Loving the lemon and ginger for refreshment!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Gina!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
I've said this like 3 times already but I love these pictures! They're some of my favorite of yours. It just looks so refreshing and happy!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Erin! xo
Stephanie
Looks like a great vacation, and what a pretty, refreshing drink!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Stephanie!
Catherine
Dear Lauren, what a perfect, refreshing summer drink. I love that you used coconut water. This sounds wonderful. xo, Catherine
lauren.kelly
Thank you Catherine!
Jordan
I love the idea of using coconut water for lemonade. I wonder if it freezes well? I'd love to turn this into popsicles.
lauren.kelly
I am going to try to freeze them next time Jordan! Great idea!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
This sounds so refreshing! Perfect for the hot days ahead.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Rachel!
Susan Kelly
Hi Lauren, this sounds wonderful and I was wondering where you buy coconut nectar? I've never looked for it and don't know if I have to go to a specialty store or the regular grocery market. Also, how fine do you need to grate the ginger, once again something I've never bought or used? I have kidney stones and am always mixing up lemonade or squeezing lemon slices in my water. I love coconut so anything that mixes those two things together and will help getting extra fluid in me is always a plus.Thanks for your help!
lauren.kelly
Hi Susan! You can use whatever sweetener you'd like! I bought coconut nectar at whole foods and online at amazon. I like to grate my ginger very fine. You can easily buy ginger root at any grocery store. I hope that helps! And I hope you enjoy the lemonade 🙂