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Getting tropical with this fun and easy Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito. White and coconut rum mixed with plenty of fresh lime and mint. This mojito is made creamy with coconut cream and topped off with ginger beer for a fizzy, gingery kick. Itโs creamy and refreshingโฆthe perfect tropical mojito. A sweet lime sugar-rimmed glass really seals the deal and keeps everyone coming back for seconds. We love this coconut mojito recipe!
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If I could magically transport myself to a tropical beach in the Bahamas (or any tropical destination for that matter), I would do it in a heartbeat. Doesnโt that sound nice? Warm sunshine, blue waters, temperatures in the eightyโs plus? Yes, itโs my dream right now.
But the reality? Iโm here in Colorado for the unforeseen future. Itโs OK, Iโm alright with this. I have creamy coconut lime mojitos and an imagination so vivid itโs almost as if I really am sipping this mojito down in the Bahamasโฆwith not a care in the world.
Yup. Today we have to tap into our inner ten your old selves and use our imaginations to transport us somewhere tropical.
In all seriousness here, this mojito is without a doubt one of my favorite cocktailsโฆat least for the moment. It has all the things I love. Itโs coconutty, heavy on the lime, creamy, and spiked with a little bit of gingery fizzy bubbles. Itโs surely not your average mojito, but it is all things GOOD. And so simple to create using ingredients you hopefully already have on hand.
Ingredients
- Limesย (for lime wedges, fresh lime juice, and lime wheels)
- Fresh mint leavesย (sprigs of mint)
- Granulated sugarย
- White rumย
- Coconut rumย
- Canned full fat coconut milkย
- Ginger beerย
- One limeย
- Granulated sugarย
- Flaky sea saltย
Kitchen Supplies
- Cocktail shaker or glass jarย
- Muddlerย
- Wooden spoonย
- Strainer
- highball glassย
Here are the details.
Keeping this quick because we have mojitos to enjoy.
This mojito contains all of the followingโฆ
lots of limeโฆbecause no mojito is complete without lime.
lots of mintโฆagain, you need this for that classic mojito flavor.
white rumโฆan obvious must.
coconut rumโฆfor some tropical flair.
coconut milkโฆfor creaminess, and it must be canned coconut milk, you need that coconut cream.
ginger beerโฆsure you could use soda water, but if you have it on hand, ginger beer is so much better.
First, make a little bit of salty lime sugar for the rim of your glass. Itโs simpleโฆlime + sugar + flaky sea salt.
Next, muddle the lime and mint together. Add both the rums, then the coconut milk. Shake, shake, and yes, shake a little more. Now strain into a glass and top off with ginger beer. Now enjoy. Preferably sprinkled with a touch more of that lime sugar.
Trust me, itโs the right thing to do.
Some notes for you allโฆ
The mojito will have foam on top once you add the ginger beer. Just gently stir to combine and the foam will subside. Also? I kind of like the foaminess, it makes the drink feel just a touch more indulgent.
As the mojito sits and becomes even colder, the coconut milk may slowly separate from the rum. I donโt normally notice it much, but coconut milk brands vary greatly and can cause different outcomes. Just gently stir to mix everything back up again, then continue drinking
Itโs traditional to add sugar to a mojito when muddling the lime and mint together, but personally, I donโt add any sugar to the drink itself. I find the drink to be sweet enough with the additions of the sugared rim and the ginger beer. But if you like a sweeter drink, use the sugar. Garnish with plenty of mint sprig, sugar or sea salt, and even coconut flakes if interested!
And to sum this one up for you real quick? This mojito is creamy, minty, fizzy and full of coconut and lime flavors. It uses a mix of ingredients I often have on hand (hello to rum, canned coconut, and ginger beer, from the pantry, and limes plus mint from the fridge). I hope you all have these on hand as well.
Pretty much my dream drink right now. Added bonus? This one is insanely quick and easy to put together. So letโs all enjoy a Saturday night mojito together. And maybe even an Easter Sunday mojito as well!
ENJOY!
Lastly, if you make this creamy coconut lime mojito, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito
Ingredientsย
- 1 lime, quartered
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar, (optional)
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) white rum
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) coconut rum
- 1/4 cup canned full fat coconut milk, well stirred
- ginger beer, for topping
Lime Sugar
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- flaky sea salt
Instructionsย
- 1. To make the lime sugar. Combine the lime zest, sugar, and a pinch of salt on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar, then fill with ice.2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, muddle the lime, mint, and sugar (if using) together, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the white rum and coconut rum. Fill with ice and shake until combined. Add the coconut milk and shake. 3. Strain into your prepared glass. Slowly top with ginger beer, then gently stir to combine. Enjoy immediately. 4. Mocktail:ย Replace the white rum and coconut rum with 1 1/2 ounces of apple cider or apple juice.
Notes
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Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito Punch
Ingredientsย
- 4 limes, quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar, (optional)
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) white rum
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) coconut rum
- 1 cup canned full fat coconut milk, well stirred
- 2-3 cans (12 ounce) ginger beer, for topping
LIME SUGAR
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- flaky sea salt
Instructionsย
- 1. To make the lime sugar. Combine the lime zest, sugar, and a pinch of salt on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar, then fill with ice.2. Combine the lime juice, mint, and sugar (if using) in a large pitcher. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Add the white rum, coconut rum, and coconut milk, stirring to evenly combine. Chill until ready to serve.3. When ready to serve, pour into glasses and top off each glass with ginger beer, gently stirring to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Winter in VT = no mint on hand.
I needed to use up a can of coconut milk that I opened for a curry recipe.
Kraken spiced rum works just fine, in lieu of the specified boozes
We were well pleased by this drink, but one is plenty.
Now, what do we do with the leftover Zesty rim mixture…. ?
Hi Chris,
So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Have a wonderful week! xx
Wow, I made these yesterday and drank them today and they were delicious! My husband even raved about these! I’m giving this recipe 5 stars because it’s fantastic as written, but I would change a few things next time based on my personal preference:
1. These drinks are pretty small (as another reviewer said), so I’ll definitely make more next time! I was very sad after my husband and I drank a few and they were gone. ๐
2. I would add more coconut rum, but just a personal preference!
3. Because the pitcher I used has a lid with a strainer, pouring these was very difficult, and I didn’t want mint floating around in my drink. Next time I’ll strain the mint after letting these sit for 24 hours but before serving.
Again though (as I’m drinking my last one writing this!) these were delicious and I’m keeping these in my regular rotation! Thanks for another great recipe, Tieghan!!!
Thank you so much for the feedback Lorie! I appreciate it! xT
Could I use a dark rum instead of white? I brought my dark rum and coconut rum to the beach and forgot my white.
Hi Jessica,
It’s obviously going to change the coloring of the drink, but yes that would be just fine for you to do! Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! xx
Delicious! Definitely doesn’t need added sugar…
Hey Garth,
Happy Monday!! I really appreciate you trying this recipe out, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great week:)
Made this for the second time this February-hint-o-spring-evening-in-the-south and am enjoying on my new deck by my new firepit watching the sun set. Perfection! The ginger beer is a magical touch to a beloved drink!
Hey Melissa,
Happy Friday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xxT
So refreshing and pretty! Love love love it! Made exactly as you wrote and was fabulous!
Hey Andrea,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xxTieghan
Made this for a family birthday and it was delicious! I didn’t have coconut rum so used double white rum and it still came out great. Easy to make multiple batches and keep in the fridge until you are ready to mix seconds.
Hey Katelyn,
Awesome! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed and truly appreciate you giving it a try! xTieghan
Love playing bar tender for friends and family….thank you for sharing this fine recipe Nelda Elaine
I hope you love the recipe Nelda! Cheers!
Good. I wouldnโt add the sugar next time. I used coconut cream so it was sweet enough.
It makes a very tiny drink. The drink in the pictures must be a triple recipe or the glass size is deceiving
Hey Karen,
Fantastic! I am thrilled you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Sorry this turned out smaller for you! Have a great week:) xTieghan
This looks delicious! You mention ginger beer in several different recipesโ what are your go-to brands?
Thanks! Looking forward to tasting this!!!
Hey Zoe,
Thanks so much! I really like Gosling or Bundaberg ginger beer. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This drink was delicious, made it this weekend and it was a bit hit from everyone!
Hey Quinn,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Monday! xTieghan
Would love to know your favorite canned coconut milk. So many choices out there.
Hey Melody,
I really love the Native Forest brand! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Looks great, but can I use ginger ale instead of ginger beer? Is the taste similar?
Hey Mona,
Ginger beer is not as sweet as ginger ale, if you can find ginger beer I would recommend using that:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan