A beverage using coconut juice as a sole fluid base supplying water, fortified with one or more nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. The nutrient may be of a type which is insoluble in water, and has been artificially solubilized for compatibility with the fluid base. The beverage may be provided in concentrate form by removing some or all of the water present in natural coconut juice. The concentrate may be reconstituted by adding water obtained from a source other than the original coconut juice. The beverage or the concentrate may include non-nutritive components such as carbonation, sweeteners, preservatives, coloring agents, artificial flavors and fragrances.