Coconut Mojito With Coconut Milk

While traditional mojitos are fantastic on their own, this version with creamy coconut milk, is a fun twist for a cool drink for a new summery cocktail. Pool days, backyard gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a tropical escape, this refreshing cocktail is smooth, slightly sweet, and effortlessly cool.

This cocktail was inspired by my love for a cold, flavorful, tropical drink, to sip on in the warm sunshine. I need to make and share more with you. But in the meantime, here are some of my favorite cocktails: Love Potion Cocktail, Peppermint Espresso Martini, Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake, Hennessy Strawberry Lemonade and Apple Cider Sangria.

• Tropical Flavors: The blend of coconut, lime, and mint is refreshing and bright.
• Easy to Make: Just a few simple ingredients and no complicated steps.
• Creamy yet Light: The coconut milk adds a rich, velvety feel without making the drink too heavy.
• Perfect for Summer: A cooling, beach-inspired cocktail that’s great for warm weather.
• Customizable: Adjust the sweetness or add different garnishes to suit your taste.

With just a short trip to the grocery store, you will be ready to make this creamy coconut mojito recipe.

See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

• Granulated Sugar: Used for both rimming the glass and to lightly sweeten the drink.
• Sea Salt: Enhances all the flavors but can be omitted.
• Lime: Used to balance the sweetness of the cocktail while adding a freshness.
• Fresh Mint Leaves: Offers a sweet and herb-like flavor with a cool minty bite.
• Malibu Rum: Used in replace of a traditional white rum to add a coconut profile.
• Canned Coconut Milk: Creates a tropical-vibe and a creamy texture.
• Club Soda: Provides carbonation and lightly thins out the beverage.

For this recipe, you'll want to have on hand a cocktail muddler, measuring cups and spoons, a shot glass and zester.

Here are some helpful ideas for you to change up this coconut mojito with coconut milk.

• Coconut Rum: For a plain mojito, use light rum, also known as white or silver rum. If you are looking for a substitute the coconut rum, you can add ½ teaspoon coconut extract with it.
• Hold the Rum: This recipe still has so much flavor that if you want to make it non-alcoholic, you can make yourself a delicious coconut mojito mocktail.
• Granulated Sugar: To sweeten this cocktail, you can swap regular sugar for brown sugar, superfine sugar, cane sugar, honey or simple syrup work well. These all also work well for the sugar rim if you choose to rim your glass.
• Coconut Milk: For a richer, thicker texture swap the coconut milk for coconut cream.
• Club Soda: Try any type of sparkling water instead of club soda. And if you do not want the carbonation, you can use coconut water.
• Fresh Mint Leaves: Mix it up with basil for a unique twist.
• Add Berries: You can mix up what you muddle in your glass and make a blueberry mojito, strawberry mojito or blackberry mojitos!

Check out how quick and easy it was to make this coconut milk mojito.

If rimming your glass, run a lime wedge along the outside rim of the glass. Sprinkle a little sugar and lime zest to a shallow plate and dip wet rim to coat.

To your glass, add sugar, salt, half a lime, and 3-5 mint leaves and then use a cocktail muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to muddle the ingredients together with firm but not intense pressure.

Place some ice to the glass then pour rum and coconut milk in. Stir well to incorporate sugary mixture then top with as much club soda as desired.

Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and enjoy.

Hint: Use a balanced pressure when muddling. Push hard enough to release juice and oil, but too hard can release bitterness from the lime peel.

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• Stirred: While this cocktail is made within the glass and stirred, the key to a great mojito is the muddling. This enhances the flavors and releases the natural oils within the lime and fresh mint. If you do not have a cocktail muddler, you can use the end of a wooden spoon or a silicone spatula if needed.
• Glass: Traditionally speaking, a mojito is served in a highball glass to accommodate for a long pour of soda water. In this recipe, to highlight the coconut flavor, we only use a small amount, so we serve it in a short glass.
• Garnishes: Fresh mint leaves are a classic garnish for a mojito. A lime wedge, or slice can be used as well.

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Here are some helpful ways to ensure the best results when making coconut rum mojito!

• Fresh Coconut Milk: Shake up the can well to mix the cream and water for a smooth consistency.
• Adjust Sweetness: Double the sugar or use simple syrup, if you prefer a sweeter drink.
• Chill the Glass: Place your glasses in the freezer to chill prior to making to keep the drink cold longer.
• Fresh Mint is Key: Use bright, fragrant fresh mint leaves for the best flavor.

Do you have questions about making a coconut mojito with coconut milk?

You can, but do not add any ice or carbonated beverage until you are ready to serve for best results. Alternatively, you can make a pitcher full and when you serve individual glasses, just top with your desired amount of club soda!

This is an easy recipe to make non-alcoholic by just removing the coconut rum from the recipe. It has a lot of flavor already, so you can just add a little more coconut milk or club soda. Alternatively, you add in 1-ounce more rum to make this drink stronger.

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