The Coconut Rum Mojito – sweet and heavenly. A twist on Cuba’s most famous drink
Sweet, delicate and creamy taste of coconut rum makes this traditional Cuban cocktail oh so special. This Coconut Rum Mojito is one of the best-tasting summertime cocktails invented.
Best of all, you decorate the rim of the glass with marshmallow cream and sweetened coconut. The garnish puts this drink right over the top and makes this cocktail unforgettable.
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Ingredients you’ll need to make a Coconut Rum Mojito
Ingredients you’ll need to make a Coconut Rum Mojito
Coconut flavored rum, white rum, simple syrup, club soda, lime, coconut water, sweetened coconut flakes and marshmallow creme.
Bar Tools
Martini or cocktail, a good shake makes all the difference in the world. I have at least a dozen shakers, but this one is my favorite. It doesn’t leak, and the cap is a measuring cup that will measure from 1/2 ounce to 1.5 ounces. And it is dishwasher safe! You can’t go wrong with this shaker.
Another handy bar tool is the citrus juicer. Unless you free pour and don’t measure, this citrus juicer makes measuring citrus like limes and lemons, a breeze.
If you like Mojitos, another handy bar tool is the muddler.
How to make a Coconut Rum Mojito
First rim the glasses. Spread the marshmallow creme on a small plate.
Place the sweetened coconut flakes on another small plate.
Roll the rim of each glass in the marshmallow creme.
Place the glasses, one at a time, rim down into the coconut flakes. Set the glasses aside.
‘Muddle’ or mash the limes, mint leaves and sugar together in the cocktail shaker to release their flavor. Don’t have a muddler? Try this one. It’s important that the muddler you buy is longer than the height of your cocktail shaker, minus the top.
Then add the coconut water and coconut and white rums. Add the fresh lime juice and shake well to combine. Serves 2.
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Coconut Rum Mojito
Ingredients
The Mojito
- 6 Mint leaves
- 1 Lime Cut into 6 wedges lengthwise
- 1 Tablespoon Simple Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 8 Ounces Coconut water
- 2 Ounces White Rum
- 4 Ounces Coconut Rum
- Ice
- Club Soda
- Mint sprigs for garnish
To Rim the Glass
- 1 Tablespoon Sweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1/2 Tablespoon Lime zest
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
- Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme or Fluff
Instructions
To Rim the Glass with Coconut
- On a small plate, combine unsweetened shredded coconut, lime zest, and kosher salt
- On a small plate add 2 tablespoons of Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Cream or Fluff and spread it across the plate
- Roll the rim of 2 glasses into the Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Cream or Fluff, then dip the rims into the coconut mixture to coat
Coconut Rum Mojito
- Muddle the mint leaves, 3 lime wedges and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, just long enough to release the minty flavor
- Add the coconut water, rums and lime juice to the shaker
- Shake to combine
- Fill the glasses with ice, then pour in unstrained liquid, dividing evenly
- Top with club soda and stir
- Garnish with lime wedges and more mint leaves
Notes
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