COCONUT MOJITO #drinks #healthydrinks
A delicious traditional Cuban cocktail, mojitos are a simple mix of just five basic ingredients mint, fresh lime juice, sugar, white rum, and club soda.
Perhaps it's the simplicity of the drink that makes me love it so much! Or perhaps it's the totally refreshing combination of fresh mint and lime juice. But whatever it is, love them I do.
And guess what? Basic mojitos aren't just fabulous themselves ... they also provide a marvelous canvas for adding in other flavors, too. Like a Watermelon Mojito. Or like with this totally amazing Coconut Mojito.
To mix up a Coconut Mojito, all you do is follow the basic mojito preparation ... but add in a touch of cream of coconut. You know, this stuff ...
.. the stuff found in the drink mixers section of the grocery store, not coconut milk.
Sometimes cream of coconut can be found in the squeeze bottle I've pictured above, and sometimes it's found in a can. Either way, just be sure you grab one that's cream of coconut ... like what's used to make pina coladas ... not regular coconut milk.
PINEAPPLE MARGARITA
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 to 2 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 oz. cream of coconut*
- 3 oz. light rum
- club soda or sparkling water
- lime wedges, mint, and sweetened flaked coconut for garnish, if desired
- Place mint leaves, granulated sugar (I find the coconut mojito plenty sweet enough with just 1 teaspoon sugar), lime juice, and cream of coconut in a tall sturdy highball glass. For better dissolving, use superfine sugar if you'd like. With a cocktail muddler or the back of a sturdy spoon, press and gently twist the mint leaves against the side of the glass. Stop muddling when the mint is bruised and fragrant, but not yet torn, as tearing the mint too much can create a bitter taste.
- Add 3 ounces white rum. Fill the glass 3/4 full with ice cubes or crushed ice. Fill the remainder of the glass with sparkling water or club soda. Stir thoroughly.
- Garnish with lime wedges, mint, and a sprinkling of coconut if desired, serve, and enjoy!