Coconut Water Cocktails: 2 Tropical Drinks You Can Make Over The Weekend
Aside from being a great alternative to sugar-laden drinks, coconut water cocktails have a lighter flavour profile and consistency. Its subtle sweetness pairs well with an assortment of seasonal fruits – offering vibrant and crowd-pleasing combinations. The versatile ingredient provides mellow sweetness without flavourless dilution while being neutral enough to be served in combination with grilled preparations, seafood-based small plates, fiery condiments and umami-forward delicacies. As the weekend rolls in, coconut water cocktails are also a great way to batch drinks ahead of time for guests or simply use for individual servings to preserve its fresh flavours. Here are a few options to explore:
Coconut Water Mojito
Ingredients [Serves 1]
- 30 ml white rum
- 10 ml fresh lime juice
- 10 ml simple syrup
- 6-8 mint leaves
- 60 ml coconut water
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprig, for garnish
Method
- Muddle the mint leaves, lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Pour in the white rum and coconut water before filling with ice and shaking vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into a highball glass and garnish with a mint sprig before serving.
Tropical Coconut Punch
Ingredients [Serves 1]
- 30 ml coconut rum
- 30 ml pineapple juice
- 60 ml coconut water
- Club soda, for topping
- Pineapple wedge, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- In an ice-filled shaker, add the coconut rum, pineapple juice and coconut water to shake vigorously and combine.
- Strain and pour into a coupe glass followed by a splash of club soda to add effervescence and texture.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge – preferably grilled, to add a layer of smoky flavour before serving.
Tips To Make Coconut Water Cocktails
- Opt for fresh, unsweetened coconut water to preserve flavour integrity and elevate the cocktail’s quality.
- Introduce acidic elements like citrus juices or tamarind to balance the tropical sweetness of the coconut water.
- Coconut water is best paired with light spirits such as white rum, gin and tequila – since their base flavours are a great foundation to build flavour using a combination of ingredients.
- To give coconut water based cocktails a tropical flair, experiment with a variety of garnish like fruit slices, edible flowers, dehydrated fruit, whole spices and fresh herbs.
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