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9 Refreshing Coconut Drink Recipes to Elevate Your Summer


Summer is scorching these days, especially in countries with a tropical climate. In Thailand, there is a coconut drink to soothe burning heat during the summer. Coconut drink is a popular summertime beverage in Thailand due to its exotic fragrance and pleasant taste. Coconut drinks are not only refreshing and aromatic, but they are also sweet, low in calories, and hydrating.

People often find themselves choosing coconut drinks because of their gentle sweetness and cooling effects. If you’re looking for coconut drink recipes, stay tuned. In this article, we’ve provided you with nine refreshing coconut recipes that feature mainly coconut water to ease the summer’s heat.

 

Tropical Coconut Water Smoothie

 

Coconut drink recipe


First thing first, let’s learn these fresh coconut drink recipes which are specifically designed to elevate the summer’s heat. These are five coconut drink recipes that you will absolutely enjoy drinking.

1. Tropical Coconut Water Smoothie


Ingredients:

1 cup coconut water

1 banana

1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup mango chunks (fresh or frozen)

1 tablespoon chia seeds

Ice cubes (optional)

 

Instructions:

  1.     Add all the ingredients to a blender.

  2.     Blend until smooth.

  3.     Pour into a glass and enjoy!


This menu offers you a creamy and tropical taste of banana, pineapple, and mango. The coconut water adds a light, refreshing undertone that balances the sweetness of the fruits.

Coconut Water Lemonade

 

2. Coconut Water Lemonade


Ingredients:

2 cups coconut water

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup

Ice cubes

Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish

 

Instructions:

  1.     In a pitcher, mix the coconut water, lemon juice, and honey until the honey is dissolved.

  2.     Fill glasses with ice cubes.

  3.     Pour the lemonade over the ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.


This coconut water lemonade is tart and refreshing, with a citrusy punch from the lemon juice, complemented by the subtle sweetness and hydration of the coconut water. The honey adds a gentle sweetness, making it perfect for a hot day.

 

Coconut Water Mojito

 

3. Coconut Water Mojito (Non-Alcoholic)


Ingredients:

1 cup coconut water

1/2 cup soda water

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon sugar or simple syrup

5-6 fresh mint leaves

Ice cubes

Lime slices for garnish

 

Instructions:

  1.     In a glass, muddle the mint leaves with the sugar and lime juice.

  2.     Add ice cubes to the glass.

  3.     Pour in the coconut water and soda water.

  4.     Stir gently and garnish with lime slices.


This menu offers a perfect blend of crisp and invigorating flavors with fresh lime juice and mint. The coconut water adds a mild sweetness and a hydrating quality, making it a light and refreshing mocktail. 

Coconut Water Berry Cooler

 

4. Coconut Water Berry Cooler


Ingredients:

1 cup coconut water

1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup

Ice cubes

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

 

Instructions:

  1.     Add the berries, lime juice, and honey to a blender and blend until smooth.

  2.     Fill a glass with ice cubes.

  3.     Pour the coconut water into the glass, then add the berry mixture.

  4.     Stir gently and garnish with fresh mint leaves.


Fruity and vibrant with the natural sweetness of mixed berries. The coconut water provides a refreshing base, while the lime juice adds a slight tang, making it a balanced and rejuvenating drink. 

 

Pineapple Coconut Water Refresher

 

5. Pineapple Coconut Water Refresher


Ingredients:

1 cup coconut water

1/2 cup pineapple juice

1/4 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Ice cubes

Pineapple slices for garnish

 

Instructions:

  1.     In a pitcher, combine the coconut water, pineapple juice, orange juice, and honey.

  2.     Stir until the honey is dissolved (if using).

  3.     Fill glasses with ice cubes.

  4.     Pour the refresher over the ice and garnish with pineapple slices.


Orange juice and pineapple juice combine with sweet, tropical aromas. A note of citrus flavor and lightness are added by the coconut water, which makes it a fantastic refreshment. 

On a plus note, choosing premium-quality coconut water to ensure that your coconut drinks are top-tier is highly recommended. Sunlee’s canned coconut juice for cooking, made from coconut water from fresh coconuts, is versatile and suitable to be your best friend in your mixing endeavor.

Coconut alcohol drink

Coconut alcohol drink


Can coconut drinks be mixed with alcohol? Yes! Some people might wonder if that is possible, but the answer is a definite yes. Try the following coconut alcohol drink recipes yourself and give them a taste.

Coconut Water Martini

 

1. Coconut Water Martini


Ingredients:

1/2 cup coconut water

1/4 cup tequila

2 tablespoons triple sec (or Cointreau)

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon agave syrup or simple syrup

Ice cubes

Lime wedge and salt for rimming the glass

 

Instructions:

  1.     Rim the edge of a glass with a lime wedge and dip in salt.

  2.     Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add coconut water, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup.

  3.     Shake well until chilled.

  4.     Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice.

  5.     Garnish with a lime wedge.


A tropical twist on the classic margarita, combining the sharpness of lime and the smoothness of tequila with the subtle sweetness of coconut water. This is a balanced and refreshing cocktail with a hint of coconut.

Coconut Water Rum Punch

 

2. Coconut Water Rum Punch


Ingredients:

1 cup coconut water

1/2 cup light rum

1/4 cup dark rum

1/2 cup pineapple juice

1/4 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon grenadine

Ice cubes

Pineapple slice and cherry for garnish

 

Instructions:

  1.     In a large pitcher, combine coconut water, light rum, dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine.

  2.     Stir well to combine.

  3.     Fill glasses with ice and pour the punch over the ice.

  4.     Garnish with pineapple slices and cherries.


This drink tastes rich and fruity, with the sweetness of pineapple and orange juice. The combination of light and dark rum with coconut water gives it a smooth and tropical flavor.

Coconut Water Vodka Cooler

 

3. Coconut Water Vodka Cooler


Ingredients:

1 cup coconut water

1/2 cup vodka

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons simple syrup

Ice cubes

Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish

 

Instructions:

  1.     Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

  2.     Add coconut water, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

  3.     Shake well until chilled.

  4.     Strain into a glass filled with ice.

  5.     Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.


This is a refreshing and easy-to-drink cocktail with a light and zesty lemon juice and the smooth kick of vodka. The coconut water adds a subtle sweetness and hydrating quality.

 

Coconut Water Gin and Tonic

4. Coconut Water Gin and Tonic


Ingredients:

1/2 cup coconut water

1/2 cup tonic water

1/4 cup gin

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Ice cubes

Lime wedge and mint leaves for garnish

 

Instructions:

  1.     Fill a glass with ice.

  2.     Add coconut water, tonic water, gin, and lime juice.

  3.     Stir gently to combine.

  4.     Garnish with a lime wedge and mint leaves.


This refreshing and sophisticated drink is crisp, refreshing, and fizzy. The coconut water adds a hint of sweetness and a unique twist, making it a unique choice for the night.

 

Summary


With their refreshing taste and natural sweetness, coconut drinks are one of the best choices during the summer. There are various types of coconut drinks, including recipes that use coconut water as a main ingredient to highlight the cooling effect and aromatic scent of coconut. Coconut water is versatile, as it can blend well in smoothies and alcoholic beverages.

Coconut drinks can be prepared at home because the recipes are so flexible. Coconut beverages provide an extensive range of options that are easily explored. Sunlee’s canned coconut drinks are also excellent options if you’d like to have a coconut drink while you’re outside or feeling parched. Whether it be roasted coconut juice or coconut juice with pulp, it is another easy and quick way to hydrate yourself.

Sunlee’s coconut drinks perfectly reserve Thai coconut’s authentic taste and scent, capturing the essence of Thai coconut while offering you the convenience of tasting coconut juices. When summertime is too scorching for you to bear and you want coconut drinks to rejuvenate yourself, Sunlee’s coconut juices are the best choice.

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