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Coconut Mojito Cocktail Drink

Coconut Mojito Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Experience the tropics with our Coconut Mojito recipe! Combining rum, luscious coconut, and tangy lime, this drink is summer's refreshing embrace.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 251

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz White Rum
  • 1 oz coconut cream
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Soda water - to top off
  • Ice cubes or crushed ice
  • Lime slice and mint sprig - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Muddler
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Muddle Mint and Sugar: Add 1 tsp sugar and 6 fresh mint leaves to the glass. Using a muddler, press gently to release the mint's aroma. Avoid tearing the leaves.
  • Add Lime juice: Pour 1 oz lime juice into the glass.
  • Add Coconut cream: Pour in 1 oz coconut cream for that tropical flavor.
  • Add Rum: Pour 2 oz White Rum into the glass.
  • Add Ice: Fill your highball glass with either ice cubes or crushed ice.
  • Stir: Mix all the ingredients using a bar spoon.
  • Top with Soda: Fill the rest of the glass with Soda water.
  • Garnish: Add some ice if needed and adorn with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • White Rum: I've sometimes switched out white rum for spiced rum when I'm in the mood for a spicier twist. And if you're looking for a smokier flavor, try using mezcal.
  • Coconut Cream: Coconut milk also works if you want a lighter consistency. For an intense coconut flavor, you could try coconut liqueur.
  • Lime Juice: In case of emergencies, lemon juice can step in. The flavor will be slightly different but still delicious.

Making a Pitcher of Coconut Mojito:

  • Scale: For a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. You'll need 16 oz of rum, 8 oz of coconut cream, 48 mint leaves, and 8 oz of lime juice.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the rum, coconut cream, muddled mint leaves, and lime juice. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour into individual ice-filled Highball glasses, top with soda water, garnish as desired, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute or simply increase the amount of coconut cream and soda water.
  • Proceed As Usual: With the non-alcoholic substitute, follow the above-mentioned steps and enjoy a refreshing, alcohol-free Coconut Mojito.

Making it Vegan:

The standard Coconut Mojito recipe is already vegan-friendly. Ensure the sugar you use is vegan (not processed using bone char) and the coconut cream/milk brand has no non-vegan additives. Cheers to compassionate choices!