Pink Coconut Mojito
This refreshing Pink Coconut Mojito is perfect for a quick and delightful cocktail experience, embodying Caribbean flavors in every sip.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker
- 1 Muddler or wooden spoon
- 1 Jigger or measuring cup
- 2 Glasses
- 1 Strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 ounces coconut rum
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup Adjust sweetness to preference.
- 4 ounces cranberry juice
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves
- ice cubes
- lime wedges For garnish.
- fresh mint sprigs For garnish.
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and simple syrup. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to gently muddle the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to tear them too much.
- Add the coconut rum, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice into the shaker. Then, fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into two glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Pink Coconut Mojito!
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of simple syrup according to your preference.
- You can also top the drink with soda water for a fizzy finish.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the coconut rum with coconut water or soda.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of simple syrup according to your preference.
You can also top the drink with soda water for a fizzy finish.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the coconut rum with coconut water or soda.