These Spiced Coconut Rum Shakes are a creamy, tropical treat.
I was only five minutes into training for the next Ironman triathlon—which consisted of just researching what it was after I had made the decision—when I quit right there on the spot. Looking up what was involved had actually made my mind up for me, and now I was running completely on autopilot. Swim for over 2 miles, bike for 112, then run for more than 26 to finish.
So, instead I took a brisk walk to the liquor store to celebrate the incredibly wise choice that my brain somehow knew to make before I could second-guess anything. And there stood the smirking and devilish grin of The Captain on a bottle of spiced rum. Then he made a pssht sound. At me.
I moved in for a closer look and heard the pssht again, followed by a low voice telling me to buy ice cream and sorbet to mix the rum with, making Spiced Coconut Rum Shakes. Now, not only did this sound perfect and delicious, but I also began to worry that I was losing my mind, as I currently wasn’t in any state of inebriation.
But as I picked up the bottle, the store’s manager was revealed to be standing behind it, whispering at me to buy the coconut sorbet and vanilla bean they had in the freezer up front. They didn’t notice that I had noticed, so I just did as they suggested, leaving them to continue their unique selling method.
And the Spiced Coconut Rum Shakes? Better than an Ironman triathlon. At least for me.
What is the best rum to use in Spiced Coconut Rum Shakes?
Our recipe does the work for you in many ways, and it recommends a stalwart Captain Morgan Spiced Rum to mix your shakes with. You can, of course, opt to buy and try any other brand of a similarly styled spirit, like Kraken Gold, Bacardi, or Don Q. The robust blend of notes found in the dark and golden liquor is what helps add the smooth sting that swims amongst every sip.
Ingredients
- 1 pint coconut sorbet
- 1 pint vanilla bean ice cream or gelato
- 6 ounces Captain Morgan spiced rum plus more as needed
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, add the pint of coconut sorbet, the pint of ice cream and 6 ounces of Captain Morgan.
- Blend ingredients into a dense milkshake just thin enough to drink through a straw. Add a splash more rum to thin it out if you need to.
- Pour into milkshake glasses and top with whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg. Serve immediately with a straw.
Nutrition
What glassware and garnish are used?
You’ll want some tall glasses, like a pint glass, to pour your finished and blended libation into. Pop in a colorful straw, and maybe even a cocktail umbrella on top for garnish.
What is the best flavor of ice cream for this recipe?
We suggest using both a coconut sorbet and vanilla bean ice cream, lending this drink its signature creamy and cold texture, as well as its sweet, tropically-tinged flavor. There are plenty of brands out there to choose from, and just about everyone alive has their go-to ice creams that they get at the grocery store, so go with what you know.
Similar drinks to Spiced Coconut Rum Shakes
You need coolin’, and before I start quoting song lyrics, how about we talk a little more about the kind of drinks that mix the sweet stuff with the strong stuff. Boozy desserts aren’t a new thing. In fact, they often go hand in hand. If tonight’s recipe got your motorboat running and revved for more of the same, then check out these decadent indulgences.
- Sgroppino – Lemon sorbet, vodka and prosecco combine to make this incredible cocktail.
- Brandy Alexander with Ice Cream – This drink is exactly as its name suggests it is.
- Alcoholic Root Beer Float – Quaff a few of these summertime classics if you’re feeling thirsty.
- Prosecco Sorbet Cocktail – A sparkling, crisp and bright bit of refreshment.
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