Much has been made of coconut water’s hydrating qualities, turning it into the perfect mixer for a cocktail that you won’t regret the morning after. FOCO 100% Pure Coconut Water have created some refreshing coconut water cocktail recipes for you to try out.
Gin Palace
Serves 1
Ingredients
A generous handful of mint leaves
Half a lime, quartered
1tsp sugar
50ml gin
100ml FOCO 100% Pure Coconut Water, chilled
100ml tonic water
Crushed ice
Muddle the mint leaves (reserving a few for decoration), lime and sugar together in a highball glass. Add the gin, ice, coconut water and tonic water and mix well. Garnish with the remaining mint leaves.
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Dark ‘n’ Stormy with a Twist
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 lime, quartered
100ml FOCO 100% Pure Coconut
Water, chilled
50ml dark rum
100ml ginger beer
Ice
Crush the lime quarters at the bottom of the glass to release the juices. Add the rum, ice, ginger beer and coconut water and mix well.
Virgin Pina Colada
Serves 1
Ingredients
60ml FOCO 100% Pure Coconut Water with Pineapple, chilled
60ml coconut cream
100ml fresh pineapple juice
Crushed ice
Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth. Add a twist of lime or lemon if you feel it’s too sweet.
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Lady In Pink
Serves 2
Ingredients
200g fresh raspberries, plus extra to garnish
300ml FOCO 100% Pure Coconut Water with Pomegranate, chilled
Teaspoon of sugar
Ice
Blend together the ingredients until smooth. Garnish with the extra raspberries and some mint leaves.
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