Mojitos are a classic summer treat and a great way to kick off your summer with a crowd. The secret to a great mojito is in the citrus and rum, but to make it taste like you’re in the Caribbean you need to play to the coconut flavour. This coconut mojito recipe will create a sweet and salty mix of tropical flavours.
I have always been a giant fan of tropical drinks. I believe that a balance of sweet and tangy is the key to a good drink, and the perfect way to beat a hangover. In this blog post, I am going to share with you my coconut mojito recipe. It’s the perfect summer drink that will help you sleep through the night.
Coconut Mojito is a cocktail made from rum, coconut milk, lime juice and sugar. The cocktails are served in a glass filled with ice and have a strong coconut taste. The cocktail can be prepared by adding rum, fresh lime juice and sugar to a glass filled with ice until the required amount of sugar is dissolved.
How To Make Coconut Mojito
A coconut mojito recipe will delight your palate with the flavours of summer. The refreshing drink is such a nice summer cocktail to enjoy with friends on a hot day. This mojito recipe is very easy to make and you can adjust the flavour of the drink by how spicy you would like it to be.
Ingredients
For The Simple Syrup:
- Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup
- Water, 1/2 cup
- Kosher salt, 1 pinch
For The Coconut Mojito:
- Simple syrup, 1 oz
- White rum, 1-1/2 oz
- Full-fat canned coconut milk, 1 oz
- Fresh lime juice, 1 oz
- Club soda (for serving)
- 8 mint leaves (for serving)
- Ice
Instructions
For The Simple Syrup:
Step 1
Stir the sugar and water together in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2
Take off the heat, cool, and place in an airtight container.
For The Coconut Mojito:
Step 1
Muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Step 2
Pour rum, coconut milk, lime juice, and ice into a shaker halfway full of ice.
Step 3
Cover the drink and shake it for 20 to 30 seconds to get the drink very cold.
Step 4
Place ice into a tall glass and strain the cocktail into it. Garnish with club soda and mint leaves.
Coconut Mojito Recipe
Cuisine: American
Cuisine type: Drink
Servings: 1 Serving
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Cooking time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 10 Minutes
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Coconut Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
For The Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
For The Coconut Mojito:
- 1 oz Simple syrup
- 1-1/2 oz White rum
- 1 oz Full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- Club soda for serving
- 8 mint leaves for serving
- Ice
Instructions
- Stir the sugar and water together in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Take off the heat, cool, and place in an airtight container.
For The Coconut Mojito:
- Muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Pour rum, coconut milk, lime juice, and ice into a shaker halfway full of ice.
- Cover the drink and shake it for 20 to 30 seconds to get the drink very cold.
- Place ice into a tall glass and strain the cocktail into it. Garnish with club soda and mint leaves.
