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Fizzy, refreshing, creamy and the perfect amount of sweet, the coconut mojito is a stellar cocktail to sip all summer. If you love coconut recipes<\/a>, this is the ultimate warm-weather cocktail for you thanks to the dynamic duo of coconut rum and cream of coconut (not to be confused with coconut<\/a> cream<\/a>). Rounding out the cocktail are classic mojito ingredients<\/a> like lime, mint, sugar and club soda. It’s an easy recipe to follow, and you don’t need any special home bar equipment<\/a> to make this tropical tipple!<\/p>\n Squeeze the lime into a highball glass and drop the wedge into the glass. Add the sugar and muddle until it’s dissolved. Add ice to the glass.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> If you don’t have a cocktail muddler, use a wooden spoon.<\/p>\n Gently press or slap the mint to release its oils, then add it to the glass. Pour the light rum, coconut rum, cream of coconut, lime juice and club soda over the ice. Stir to combine. Garnish with additional mint and lime wedge.<\/p>\n Most cocktails taste best when freshly mixed. If you want to mix your coconut mojitos in advance, say for a party, prepare them up to an hour before you plan on serving them. For best results, add the ice and stir the club soda into the drink immediately before handing them out so the mojitos are fresh and fizzy.<\/p>\n Whether you’re mixing classic or coconut mojitos, white rum (also sold as silver or light rum) is the top pick for this Cuban cocktail. There are a lot of phenomenal white rums to choose from, but a few of my top picks are Wray & Nephew, Don Q Cristal (my personal favorite), El Dorado 3 years or the tried-and-true favorite, Bacardi. Ultimately, the best rum<\/a> is the rum you like best. If you prefer spiced rum or dark rum, use them as your mojito base. Both are outstanding with coconut.<\/p>\n The bartender’s choice of glassware for mojitos is the Collins glass or highball glass. The mojito is traditionally served as a long drink, so a taller glass is the way to go. In a pinch, use pint glasses or Mason jars.<\/p>\n Because of coconut’s bold, tropical flavor, this summery cocktail demands a similar intensity in food pairings. South and Southeast Asian dishes like Thai coconut beef<\/a> and sheet pan tandoori chicken<\/a> are loaded with fragrant spices that are compatible with coconut.<\/p>\n Peanut sauce is wickedly good with coconut, so if you’re serving up pad thai or chicken satay, coconut mojitos will be a smash hit. Latin American cuisine, especially Cuban, is a no-brainer. Plating Cuban sandwiches<\/a> for a party or frying up some papas rellenas<\/a>? Pair them with coconut mojitos! If you’re firing up the grill, try smoky, sweet barbecue ribs<\/a>, grilled chicken or brats.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kick off summer with this fun coconut mojito recipe. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Muddle the sugar and lime juice<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Add the rum and coconut<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Coconut Mojito Variations<\/h2>\n
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Can you make coconut mojitos ahead of time?<\/h2>\n
Coconut Mojito Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
What’s the best rum for coconut mojitos?<\/h3>\n
In what type of glass should you serve a coconut mojito?<\/h3>\n
What else can you serve with coconut mojitos?<\/h3>\n