Coconut Mocktail Recipe: A Perfect Blend of Creamy & Cool
The Coconut Mocktail is a non-alcoholic cocktail centered around coconut, offering a refreshing taste with a rich, sweet flavor and creamy texture. It's suitable for everyone, whether it's children, pregnant women, or those who avoid alcohol. It provides the delicious flavor and experience of a cocktail, but without the buzz of alcohol.
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Introduction
This mocktail is perfect for those who enjoy alcohol-free beverages. With its creamy coconut flavor and refreshing fizz, it brings tropical vibes while maintaining a light, airy feel. Packed with electrolytes, particularly potassium and magnesium, it helps replenish hydration, and its healthy fats provide lasting energy. This makes it an ideal post-workout drink, quenching your thirst and offering a sustained feeling of fullness. It’s a delicious and healthy option all around.
Tools Needed
- Shaker: Used to thoroughly mix and chill the ingredients.
- Bar Spoon: Used to stir the soda water and blend it with the other ingredients.
- Strainer: Helps remove solid impurities like ice cubes from the mixture, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Jigger: Used to accurately measure the amount of each ingredient, ensuring a balanced ratio.
- Glass: You can use any type of glass you prefer.
Ingredients
- Coconut Milk (3 oz): Adds a rich, creamy flavor and gives the drink a smooth texture.
- Coconut Water (2 oz): Enhances the refreshing quality and brings a natural coconut aroma.
- Lemon Juice (1/2 oz): Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides a touch of acidity, balancing the richness of the drink.
- Simple Syrup (1/2 oz): Adds sweetness, and you can adjust the amount to your personal taste.
- Soda Water (2 oz): Its effervescent bubbles add a refreshing and slightly stimulating sensation.
- Ice Cubes (as needed): Cools the drink while also providing some dilution.
Steps to Make
1. Add all ingredients, except for the soda water, into the cocktail shaker and fill it with ice cubes.
2. Shake for about 10-15 seconds to ensure the ingredients are well combined and chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass using the strainer.
4. Pour the soda water into the glass and gently stir with a bar spoon.
Finally, garnish your drink with a slice of lemon or a few mint leaves for a more elegant and appealing presentation.
Nutritional Information (Estimated)
Coconut Milk (3 oz)
- ABV: 0%
- Calories: 50
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Sugar: 5 g
Coconut Water (2 oz)
- ABV: 0%
- Calories: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
- Sugar: 2 g
Lemon Juice (1/2 oz)
- ABV: 0%
- Calories: 5
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Sugar: 0 g
Simple Syrup (1/2 oz)
- ABV: 0%
- Calories: 30
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Sugar: 7 g
Soda Water (2 oz)
- ABV: 0%
- Calories: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
Total Nutritional Information (per serving)
- ABV: 0%
- Calories: 95
- Carbohydrates: 15.5 g
- Sugar: 14 g
Notes
Ingredient Choice: It’s recommended to use natural coconut milk to maintain the health benefits and preserve the authentic coconut flavor.
Sweetness Adjustment: If you prefer a sweeter taste, feel free to adjust the amount of syrup to your liking. You can also substitute honey for the syrup.
Stirring Tip: When stirring in the soda water, stir gently to avoid over-mixing, which could cause the bubbles to dissipate too quickly.