🥥 Coconut Lime Basil Water
A summer tonic for hydration, clarity, and calm.
This vibrant infusion blends coconut water, fresh lime, and basil into a cooling elixir that supports your body, mind, and spirit. Perfect for summer mornings, post-yoga hydration, or a gentle digestive reset, this "Coconut Wine Water" feels like sipping sunlight in a bottle. Light, electrolyte-rich, and subtly herbaceous—it's a temple offering to your cells.
Ingredients (for 1 liter)
2/3 cup pure coconut water (unsweetened)
Filtered water to fill the rest of the jar (about 2 ½–3 cups)
2–3 slices of fresh lime
A generous handful of fresh basil leaves, gently muddled or torn
Optional: pinch of pink salt for added minerals
Instructions
In a 1-liter glass jar or bottle, add lime slices and basil. Gently press with a spoon or muddler to release oils and juice.
Pour in the coconut water.
Top with filtered water until full.
Let chill for at least 15–30 minutes to infuse. Enjoy cold throughout the day.
🌿 Nutritional Benefits
Coconut water: Naturally rich in potassium, magnesium, and electrolytes—perfect for hydration and energy.
Lime: High in vitamin C, supports digestion, skin health, and immunity.
Basil: Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich, supports stress relief and gut health.
Optional pink salt: Adds trace minerals and helps replenish sodium lost during sweating.
🌞 Seasonal & Ayurvedic Benefits
Season: Summer
This drink cools the body, balances excess heat, and replenishes fluids lost from sun exposure or activity.
Ideal for hot, humid climates or post-sweat rituals.
Ayurvedic Wisdom
Pacifies Pitta: Cooling herbs (basil), sour lime, and hydrating coconut water help reduce internal heat, irritability, and inflammation.
Supports Vata: Coconut water’s sweetness and moist quality soothe dryness and anxiety.
Kapha-Friendly: Lime and basil's sharp, cleansing qualities prevent stagnation and heaviness.
đź’« Ritual Tip
Sip mindfully with bare feet on the earth, or hold the jar in both hands and whisper a word of gratitude before each drink. Let this be more than hydration—let it be devotion.