Enjoy this refreshing coconut cooler made with a sweet combination of coconut milk, cream of coconut, rum, strawberries and fresh lime juice. Serve this delicious coconut cocktail over ice on a hot humid day!
If you enjoy coconut cocktails, then you’re going to love this coconut cooler made with simple ingredients like coconut milk, cream of coconut, rum, and optional strawberries. This refreshing drink is creamy and full of tropical flavor.
How To Make A Coconut Cooler
For this recipe you will need one can of unsweetened coconut milk, cream of coconut, white rum (optional), ice cubes and strawberries for a garnish. (If you have the time and inclination, you can also make your own coconut milk and cream of coconut at home.)
Combine the coconut milk and cream of coconut together in a blender. Mix in the rum and set aside.
Next, chop the strawberries up into cubes and juice a lime.
Pour the coconut mixture over two cups of ice and add in the strawberries, lime juice, and fresh lime wedges.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Variations:
- Skip the strawberries and use diced pineapple instead!
- Add a teaspoon of lime zest for added flavor.
- Add chopped whole coconut pieces for extra coconut flavor.
- Add vanilla extract and cinnamon in place of the fruit to make a horchata inspired cooler!
- Leave the rum out to make a tropical virgin cocktail.
FAQ
If you don’t have cream of coconut you can make it! Use this recipe that uses coconut milk and sugar.
You sure can! This refreshing cooler is great blended and served over ice.
You can simply mix the ingredients together in a bowl or in a cocktail shaker.
Yes, it does eventually go bad. However, it’s remarkably shelf-stable while it’s in the can and should last for many months or even potentially years. Once it’s opened, you should use it immediately and freeze any leftovers.
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Coconut Cooler Recipe
Enjoy this refreshing coconut cooler made with a sweet combination of coconut milk, cream of coconut, rum, strawberries and fresh lime. Serve this delicious coconut cocktail over ice on a hot humid day!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 1/4 cup cream of coconut
- 4 tablespoons of rum
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
- wedge of lime
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Blend the coconut milk and cream of coconut together in a blender. Add in the rum and mix well.
- Pour the cooler over ice and top with strawberries, lime juice and more limes or fresh mint leaves as a garnish.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 661
- Fat: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
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