Cream Of Coconut Cocktail
Silky, tropical, and refreshing—this cream of coconut cocktail blends rum (or vodka) with pineapple and fresh lime for a fast, island-style sip.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Blender
- Citrus juicer
- Chilled hurricane or rocks glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum or vodka
- 1 oz cream of coconut or coconut cream for less sweetness
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz lime juice fresh
- 0.5 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- 0.5 oz blue curaçao optional, for color and citrusy kick
- ice cubes or crushed ice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add rum (or vodka), cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and fresh lime juice.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds until well-chilled, then strain into a cold glass over fresh ice.
- Optional: add simple syrup for extra sweetness or blue curaçao for color and a citrusy note.
- Frozen option: blend everything with 1 cup of ice until smooth and pour into a chilled glass.
Notes
Cream of coconut brings sweetness and a velvety texture, while coconut cream is less sweet and tastes more natural. Fresh lime juice balances the sweetness and a strong shake adds a light froth. Make your own cream of coconut by simmering equal parts coconut milk and sugar until smooth to control sweetness.
Tasting notes: creamy and silky with strong coconut flavor; medium sweetness balanced by bright citrus; gentle alcohol warmth with a smooth finish.