Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this fresh and zesty Coconut Lime Refreshment Cocktail. This simple recipe combines smooth coconut rum, fresh lime juice, and cream of coconut for a beach-worthy drink.
You can make it at home in under 5 minutes.
The mix of coconut and lime creates a cool, refreshing taste that works well for summer parties or relaxing evenings. A touch of simple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the other flavors.
This cocktail takes inspiration from classic beach drinks while keeping the ingredient list short and easy to find at most grocery stores. The recipe makes enough for two servings and can be doubled or tripled for larger groups.
Coconut Lime Refreshment Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Lime juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz coconut milk
- 1.5 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz coconut water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lime wheels for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add coconut water to the mixture.
- Shake well for 15-20 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Add a lime wheel and mint leaves as garnish.
- For an alcoholic version, add white rum with the other liquid ingredients before shaking.
Notes
Tasting Notes
The Coconut Lime Refreshment Cocktail offers a bright, tropical flavor profile. Fresh lime juice creates a tangy first sip, while smooth coconut milk adds a creamy texture.
Natural sweetness from the coconut balances the citrus notes perfectly. The drink stays light and refreshing without being too heavy or rich.
A subtle hint of mint leaves adds a cool, fresh element that complements both main flavors. The garnish of lime wheel and coconut flakes brings extra aroma to each sip.
Key Flavor Notes:
- Primary: Coconut, lime
- Secondary: Mint, tropical
- Finish: Smooth, creamy
The cocktail tastes best when served ice-cold. As it warms slightly, the coconut flavors become more prominent while the lime stays crisp and zesty.
The drink’s texture is silky yet light. It coats the palate gently without feeling thick or syrupy.
Small ice crystals from proper shaking add a pleasant chill and subtle dilution that enhances the drink’s refreshing nature.
Substitutes
You can make tasty changes to this drink if you don’t have all the ingredients. Each swap keeps the cocktail’s fresh, tropical taste.
No coconut rum? Regular white rum works well. Mix in 1/2 ounce of coconut cream to add that tropical flavor.
The lime juice should be fresh, but bottled lime juice can work in a pinch. Use the same amount.
Club soda adds the fizz. Sprite or 7-Up make good replacements, but reduce the simple syrup since these drinks are already sweet.
For a non-alcoholic version, use coconut water instead of rum. Add a splash of lime-flavored sparkling water for extra zing.
Simple syrup can be swapped with agave nectar or sugar. For every ounce of simple syrup, use 3/4 ounce agave or 2 teaspoons sugar.
Measurement conversions:
- 1 ounce = 30 ml
- 1/2 ounce = 15 ml
- 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
