Tropical Mashup: 5 Sugarcane And Coconut Water Drinks For Summer Parties
Come summertime, one of the highlights of the social calendar is a tiki-themed or island-themed gathering which is full of bright colours and tasty foods that are popularly prepared in this season. From fresh fruit platters to barbecues, all kinds of outdoorsy bites are generally served at such events and many times these are accompanied by cocktails and mocktails which feature the seasonal, tropical produce available at this time of the year.
Two fruits, both with a rich and prominent taste of their own, are used as the base mixers for blending such drinks complete with the sweetness and creamy notes of tropical fruits. These two ingredients, namely sugarcane and coconut water, exemplify the luxurious and fresh notes that tropical summertime produce can bring to mixology. And when both of these are fused together, they lead to the creation of a number of different alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixers which end up delivering deep flavour complexity.
Read on below to know more about some of the cocktails and mocktails that can be crafted by bringing together sugarcane juice and coconut water:
Cane And Coconut Mojito
A tropical variation of the classic mojito cocktail, this drink brings together about 30 ml white rum and coconut water each and about 60 ml sugarcane juice in a mix of sweet, nutty and slightly tart flavours. Adding some lime wedges as garnish introduces a light acidity into this blend which balances out the sweeter notes of the drink with a subtle tang. When shaken with ice, sugarcane juice acquires a bit of a froth which forms an interesting textural softness atop this cocktail when it is poured into a serving glass.
Sun-Kissed Tropical Cooler
One of the more fascinating non-alcoholic blends that can be put together by mixing 60 ml sugarcane juice and coconut water respectively, this tropical cooler brings together rather pronounced summertime flavours in this seasonal blend. A dash of ginger juice can be added to the drink to infuse it with a spicier touch that builds a more nuanced flavour note into the mocktail. Such a drink can be garnished with mint sprigs to lend it a peppery finish which undercuts the more pronounced sweet notes inherent to the mix.
Tropical Cane Highball
Put a tropical twist on a classic highball by infusing 30 ml of good quality golden rum with 60 ml freshly squeezed sugarcane juice. This will build sweet notes and a subtle sugary effect into the drink which will be balanced out by the slightly nutty and bright notes of 30 ml coconut water infused in the blend. Sometimes, a dash of bitters introduced into the cocktail lends it a highball-like finish which retains the essence of the classic blend even as it incorporates tropical notes in its making.
Coastal Smash Mocktail
What brings about a coastal and beachy vibe into the fusion of sugarcane juice and coconut water is a cocktail smash which highlights the fresher notes of the latter with the former acting as a subtle, sweet flavour accent. Bring together 20 ml sugarcane juice with about 50 ml coconut water to prepare this blend finished off with the acidity of 20 ml orange juice and just a pinch of black salt for garnish. Add a splash of kombucha to the mocktail for introducing it with a subtle fermented depth.
Smoked Coconut Whisky Sour
Infusing a subtle smoky effect in a tropical cocktail builds more nuance into its overall fruity and tangy flavour profile. Prepare such a blend by bringing together 30 ml smoky, cinnamon infused whisky with 30 ml sugarcane juice and 20 ml coconut water and about 15 ml lemon juice to craft a drink with a tropical sweet and tangy profile. Add egg white foam to the cocktail to lend it a complete sour cocktail effect and serve with a colourful umbrella at a tiki party or summer themed gathering.
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