{"id":6740,"date":"2023-08-23T14:38:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T13:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=6740"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:45:32","slug":"coconut-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/coconut-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Dreamy Coconut Cocktails to Add to Your Cocktail Repertoire"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coconut cocktails<\/span> are the ultimate indulgence when you long to be strolling along the beach with salt spray in your hair, the sun setting slowly over the water, and a ukulele tune wafting on the breeze. You can\u2019t always escape the hustle to live your beach-bum dreams, but you <\/span>can <\/span><\/b>pour yourself a coconut drink, and we\u2019re here with all the best recipes to conjure scenes of oceanside bliss.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut cocktail ingredients explained<\/h2>\n

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Adding a coconut taste to a cocktail immediately sets the scene for a tempting tropical flavour profile. However, there is more than one way to do so. In fact, there are plenty! Here are various ingredients you can use to infuse that delightful coconut essence into your drinks:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut cream or coconut milk<\/span><\/b>. These ingredients are rich and creamy and can be used to add both flavour and texture to cocktails.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cream of coconut<\/span><\/b>. This is a sweetened coconut product used in drinks like Pi\u00f1a Colada, and it imparts a strong coconut taste. NB: It’s <\/span>very different<\/span><\/i> from coconut cream, so read your recipes carefully and don’t substitute one for the other; it does not have the same taste or consistency.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut water<\/span><\/b>. This is a lighter option than coconut cream or milk, adding a subtle coconut flavour while keeping the drink more refreshing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut rum<\/span><\/b>. This flavoured rum is a popular choice for coconut cocktails, as it already contains coconut essence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut vodka<\/span><\/b>. Flavoured vodka <\/span>is another easy option if you want to build your cocktail on an infused liquor base.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut liqueur<\/span><\/b>. There are various coconut-flavoured liqueurs available that can add a concentrated coconut taste to cocktails.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut extract<\/span><\/b>. A few drops of coconut extract can go a long way toward infusing cocktails with coconut flavour.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fresh coconut water<\/span><\/b>: If you have access to fresh coconuts, using their water can add an authentic and subtle coconut taste to your drinks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut flakes or shredded coconut<\/span><\/b>. Toasted or fresh coconut flakes can be used as a garnish or even muddled into the cocktail to release their flavour.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut bitters.<\/span><\/b> These are specialty bitters with a coconut flavour, enhancing the overall taste of your cocktail.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember that the intensity of the coconut flavour will depend on the ingredient you choose and the quantity you use. Be sure to balance the coconut taste with other flavours in your cocktails to create a well-rounded and enjoyable drink.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to make cream of coconut for cocktails<\/h2>\n

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As we’ve already touched on, there is a difference between <\/span>coconut cream<\/span><\/b>, and <\/span>cream of coconut<\/span><\/b>. Coconut cream is a thick, fatty cream, typically sold in cans, that has a very strong coconut flavour. Cream of coconut, on the other hand, is a sweetened syrup used to make cocktails. It comes in a squeeze bottle and is made from coconut cream with plenty of added sugar.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that you can make your own cream of coconut at home, if you don\u2019t want to use commercial versions. The great thing about this DIY version is that it has no emulsifiers or stabilisers. It’s also much easier on the pocket.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Simply add 1 can (400ml) of coconut milk, 12 tablespoons of sugar, and a pinch of salt to a saucepan. Place on the stovetop at low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. The colour will change from white to partially transparent. Let it cool down, transfer your syrup to a sealable container (we like a mason jar), and keep it in the fridge until ready for use.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More creamy things:<\/span><\/b> Your Guide to Making Creamy Vegan Cocktails<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that we\u2019ve got you all sorted in terms of coconut cocktail ingredients, here are a few amazing drinks to try at home:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Painkiller<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Dreamed up in the British Virgin Islands in the 1970s, the <\/span>Painkiller cocktail<\/span> is said to cure pretty much anything that ails you, and who are we to argue? To make this gorgeous cocktail, you combine <\/span>Appleton Estate Rum<\/span><\/a>, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut. Garnished with grated nutmeg and a pineapple wedge, it\u2019s a sensational sipper from start to finish.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Jack Frost Winter Cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n

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If Elsa from Frozen<\/em> had a go-to drink, our money\u2019s on it being a <\/span>Jack Frost cocktail<\/span>. This mischievous cocktail is a cool-yet-tropical combo of blue cura\u00e7ao, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut with a <\/span>SKYY Vodka<\/span><\/a> or white rum base. We also love serving it with a shredded coconut rim for extra coconutty goodness.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Arguably one of the <\/span>best beach cocktails<\/span> ever, the <\/span>Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/span> literally smells of every childhood beachside memory you have, with a little added kick. A delicious tropical treat that tastes of pineapple and coconut, it goes creamy like a smoothie when you blend it and is gorgeously rich and delicious over ice. It\u2019s also quite easy to turn it into a tasty mocktail by leaving out the rum.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Virgin Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/h2>\n

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This mocktail is like a mini tropical vacay; creamy coconut meets juicy pineapple in every frosty sip.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n