Ingredients
– 8 fresh mint leaves
– 1 lime wheel, cut in half
– 2 teaspoons lime simple syrup or plain simple syrup
– 3 ounces coconut rum or regular white rum
– 1 ounce cream of coconut (which can be substituted with coconut milk or coconut water for a lighter option)
– 3 ounces club soda
– Extra lime juice to taste
– 1 lime wheel for optional garnish
– 1 sprig of mint for optional garnish
– 1 teaspoon flaked coconut for optional garnish
Instructions
1-Place the 8 fresh mint leaves and the halved lime wheel in a tall glass, then gently muddle them to release the mint oils and lime juice without shredding the leaves.
2-Fill the glass halfway with ice.
3-In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the 2 teaspoons of simple syrup, 3 ounces of coconut rum (or white rum), and 1 ounce of cream of coconut.
4-Shake the mixture for 20 seconds, then strain it into the glass.
5-Top off with the 3 ounces of club soda and stir gently. Add extra lime juice to taste for flavor adjustment.
6-Garnish with a lime wheel, a sprig of mint, and 1 teaspoon of flaked coconut if desired.
Last Step:
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🥥 Substitute cream of coconut with coconut milk or coconut water for a lighter cocktail.
🍋 Make lime simple syrup by boiling water, sugar, and lime zest, then cooling before use.
🌿 Use fresh mint from potted plants and pinch leaves to encourage growth for fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Muddling and shaking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 29 grams
- Sodium: 42 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 31 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 1 gram