Coconut Mojito

By Steve Kilcullen Jump to Recipe

Refresh your senses on a hot summer’s day with the creamy and cool Coconut Mojito.

It was a perfect, sunny day. The water was calm, placid and peppered with sailboats and yachts, all lazing about the sparkly bay.

Across the gentle waves, two ships sailed apart from each other. Rolling and rocking softly in the summer heat, each vessel had on board a lonely soul. And these individuals pined for a little friendly company, someone to sip a libation or two with. Standing on their respective decks, with sandwiches and canapés aplenty to share but only themselves to entertain, they both feared their finger foods would be eaten in silence. And alone.

Suddenly, on one of these boats, inspiration struck. This lone person gazed across the waters to see someone like them, in need of a drinking companion. So they hoisted anchor and set sail, gliding across the tranquil bay to introduce themselves.

And now these two strangers have become the best of friends, sharing their vittles as well as their spirits, toasting each other with a few creamy, fizzy and refreshing Coconut Mojitos.

And soon enough, every ship on these waters joined them.

What Is The Best Rum To Use In A Coconut Mojito?

You’ll need two types of rum to make this creamy and refreshing cocktail. We recommend both a white rum and a coconut rum. For the coconut spirit, Malibu is the most widely known bottle, seen on most liquor store shelves and behind many a tiki bar. Bacardi and Kōloa also produce versions that I’ve used, with the Kōloa being a fantastic choice. And both brands also make fine, stalwart white rums, with each being a mainstay at my home bar.

WHAT GLASSWARE AND GARNISH ARE USED?

You’ll need a tall and slender highball glass to prep and mix your cocktail in, as well as to drink it out of. Fill it with ice and garnish with a lime wedge and fresh sprig of mint.

WHAT IS THE BEST COCONUT MILK TO USE?

Some of the tastiest options available for coconut milk can be found at your local grocery store, with brands like Coco López, Caribbean Dreams and A Taste of Thai all being wonderful choices.

Other Mojito Variations Worth Trying

If you’re searching for a go-to cocktail this summer, may I suggest the Mojito? And I’m not saying that all you drink during the lazy, hazy dog days by the pool this year should be the same thing every time. The brilliant thing about the classic, minty Mojito is that there are so many tasty variations on it that you’ll always have something new to drink when the mood strikes you. Check out a few right here.

• Vodka Mojito – Try this extra crisp and cool take on the original.
• Skinny Mojito – Watching your waistline? Here’s the libation for you.
• Virgin Mojito – You don’t need any alcohol to enjoy this recipe’s fizzy charms.
• Gin Mojito – This juniper-infused style of tipple is the perfect summer sipper.