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Joy in a Jug – Tender Coconut and Pineapple Summer Refresher

by Tina Basu
written by Tina Basu
Did I mention yesterday it’s India? It’s a freaking 38 degree Celcius in Bangalore and 40.5 degrees in Kolkata!!! And it’s only the first half of April! I am swearing by water and natural drinks to keep myself hydrated.

I made this tender coconut water based drink yesterday and kept it in the fridge. It was a pure Joy in a Jug. It’s much interesting than plain water and a little break from the usual lemonade. Perfect for the Summers!



HEALTH BENEFIT

Tender coconut water is high in electrolytes, chlorides, potassium and magnesium.

It’s all natural and an exceptional fluid to hydrate and rejuvenate you

This recipe doesn’t contain any added sugar – so much much better from the colas!

JOY IN A JUG – TENDER COCONUT & PINEAPPLE SUMMER REFRESHER – Print Friendly and PDF
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Recipe Type: Beverage
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
  • Lemon – ½ a lemon, sliced
  • Mint – few leaves, crushed
  • Tender coconut – 1
  • Pineapple juice – 1 glass
  • Ice cubes – few

INSTRUCTIONS
  • In a jug empty a tender coconut
  • Add pineapple juice to the jug
  • Muddle sliced lemon and mint leaves and add to the jug
  • Add a few ice cubes in the jug and give a good stir
  • Keep it in the fridge and enjoy whenever you want to.

TIPS
  • I used a Tropicana 100% Pineapple juice so not adding any more sugar.
  • If you want to add sugar and make it sweet add palm candy sugar (taal michri in Bengali) instead of white/brown sugar. They are not polished and processed and is a better option than regular sugar.

Enjoy a refreshing drink.



Until next time, Cheers!


Meanwhile check out what was too hot to handle in my Writing Blog

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This post is written for the A to Z Challenge 2016 for Day 10 Letter J. Visit A to Z, BlogChatter to read other beautiful bloggers!

Tina is the founder and editor at Twinkling Tina Cooks - The Food Blog She is a Food-Obsessed girl and likes to keep everyone around her happy with her food. She re-creates classic recipes and develops innovative recipes. She has a major sweet tooth and is absolutely in love with desserts. This ex-corporate girl is now being a supermom to a little dude. Tina also writes at TinaBasu - The Lifestyle blog Follow her on Twitter @twinklingtina and Facebook Tina Basu

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8 comments

Rajlakshmi April 12, 2016 - 11:14 am

Now that's sounds like an awesome healthy drink… yum!!

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Tinbugs April 12, 2016 - 12:26 pm

Sounds luscious and refreshing!

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Corinne Rodrigues April 12, 2016 - 4:04 pm

Ah looks so refreshing. I love pineapple and coconut. Must try this out.

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live and learn April 13, 2016 - 9:29 pm

It was very cold here today, but this is something to remember for the hot summer days that are coming soon.
Visiting from A-Z.

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Tina Basu April 18, 2016 - 6:28 pm

Thanks Raj. Hope you'll like to make it

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Tina Basu April 18, 2016 - 6:28 pm

Thanks for dropping by

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Tina Basu April 18, 2016 - 6:28 pm

Thank you Corinne. You must try

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Tina Basu April 18, 2016 - 6:29 pm

In summer you'll love this

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