We Ranked The Best Coconut Water Brands On Amazon

If you're not able to stick a straw in a freshly-picked coconut, a bottle of coconut water is the next best thing. You might mix it into your beverages for a tropical twist or sip on it the next morning after you've maybe had a few too many.

What is coconut water?

Coconut water is the clear liquid you find inside of coconuts. This isn't to be confused with coconut milk, which is made from the flesh, blended and strained.

Is coconut water healthy?

Coconut water is considered a juice, though it is lower in calories and sugar than most juices if it is unflavored. It has a lot of electrolytes, like as potassium, sodium and manganese. If you're using it for a post workout beverage, it is better than a lot of sugar-filled sports drinks, but it is no more hydrating than water. It does have more potassium than a banana (16 ounces of coconut water has about 800 mg, a banana has 326 mg).

What can I use coconut water for?

Other than just enjoying it straight out of the container, coconut water is great for cocktails like piña coladas, smoothies, salad dressings, and sauces.

What are the best coconut water brands?

We asked some talented chefs for their go-to bottle and looked all around Amazon to find the internet's favorite coconut water brands. If you don't live in the tropics, with coconuts treats aplenty, these are the best brands of coconut water you can buy in stores and online.