Electrolyte Coconut Beverage

Electrolyte Coconut Beverage
Prep: 15 minutes | Yield: 1 serving | Serving Size: about 1.5 cups

Ingredients:
• 6 oz coconut water
• 1 TBSP of fresh lime juice
• 1 TBSP mint and honey syrup

• 3 cucumber slices
• 1 cup of ice

Mint and Honey Syrup:
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water

• 10 fresh mint leaves

Directions:
1. First combine all the ingredients for the mint and honey syrup into a small saucepan and cook over medium low heat for 5-8 minutes.
2. Strain out the mint leaves and let cool. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
3. Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice and then add lime juice and 1 TBSP of mint and honey syrup.
4. Next pour in the coconut water, stir briefly.

5. Add cucumber slices and lime wedge for garnish.

Additional Information:
• Coconut water is a great source of naturally occurring electrolytes such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Serving: 60 Calories: | Carbohydrates: 13g | 0.5 Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.1g

A dietitian from the Orlando VAHCS shows you how to make an electrolyte rich beverage that is great for hydration. This beverage has
healthful ingredients and a much lower sugar content than most sports drinks marketed to replenish your electrolytes. This is a simple
recipe that can be enjoyed all summer long!

Adapted from the flavorfullife.com | For more recipes, please visit www.nutrition.va.gov/

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