Refreshing Coconut Orange Glow (Printable)
A vibrant blend of coconut water and fresh orange juice, naturally sweet and tangy.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 cup (240 ml) pure coconut water, chilled
02 - 1 cup (240 ml) fresh orange juice, chilled (approximately 2–3 oranges)
03 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (approximately ½ lime)
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
→ Garnish
06 - 2 orange slices
07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Ice cubes
# Directions:
01 - In a large pitcher, combine the coconut water, orange juice, grated ginger (if using), lime juice, and honey or maple syrup. Stir thoroughly until fully blended.
02 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or acidity level as needed by adding more honey or lime juice.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes to the top.
04 - Pour the coconut-orange mixture over the ice in each glass. Garnish each glass with an orange slice and a few fresh mint leaves.
05 - Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination sounds simple but tastes like something you would order at a fancy beach bar
- Takes five minutes from thought to first sip, no fancy equipment required
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- Coconut water varies wildly between brands so taste yours before mixing and adjust accordingly
- Room temperature ingredients dilute the magic—chill everything in advance
03 -
- Squeeze oranges into a measuring cup first so you know exactly how much you have
- Grate ginger directly into the pitcher so none of those precious juices escape