Fresh Young Coconut Water
Crack open a young coconut, pour the natural electrolyte-rich water into a glass, add ice and a squeeze of lime, and drink immediately. That's it—no blending, no cooking, pure tropical refreshment.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 45
- Protein
- 2g
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Ingredients
- 1 whole young coconut (green/white husk)
- ½ cup ice
- ¼ whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Hold the coconut upright and use a sharp knife or machete to hack off the top flat cap, exposing the tender flesh underneath.
- 2
Pour the clear coconut water directly into a tall glass with ice.
- 3
Squeeze lime over the top and stir gently.
- 4
Drink immediately through a straw while the water is cold.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp chef's knife or machete
- tall glass
- straw
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