You know coconut water is full of electrolytes and minerals, but it’s also delish in adult beverages! Try all of these awesome coconut water cocktails — Spicy Tequila & Lemonade Cocktail, Frozen Pineapple Coconut Rum, and Sparkling Strawberry Gin!
I had this idea recently to make coconut water cocktails under the premise that you would be rehydrating while dehydrating. I mean, isn’t coconut water supposed to be super healthy for you and insanely hydrating? I personally think by itself it kind of tastes like armpits, but I’m all about sneaking some healthy stuff into your fun time fare.
With summer right around the corner, I consider hydration to be a hot button issue. How do you enjoy copious amounts of cocktails while laying out in the hot sun without completely shriveling up into nothing?
Coconut Water Cocktails
I’ve got your answer. Actually, I’ve got three answers. Sparkling Strawberry Gin Cocktail, Frozen Pineapple Coconut Rum Cocktail, and Spicy Tequila & Lemonade Cocktail. All are made with coconut water that will keep your cells happy while you simultaneously tan them to a crisp.
Or you could just sit in the shade, save your skin from cancer, and enjoy these cocktails for the simple fact they are delicious and refreshing.
The choice is yours.
Sparkling Strawberry Gin Cocktail
Sparkling Strawberry Gin Cocktail
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh strawberries
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 oz gin
- 3 oz coconut water
- 3 oz soda water
Instructions
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In a cocktail shaker, muddle strawberries, mint, and sugar.
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Add ice, gin, and coconut water. Shake vigorously.
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Strain over ice and top off with soda water.
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Garnish with fresh strawberries.
Frozen Pineapple Coconut Rum Cocktail
Frozen Pineapple Coconut Rum Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 oz pineapple juice
- 3 oz coconut water
- 1 oz Malibu Rum
- Ice
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in the cup of a magic bullet (Increase quantities for more drinks and use a full sized blender)
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Blend until smooth.
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Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Spicy Tequila & Lemonade Cocktail
Spicy Tequila & Lemonade Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz tequila
- 3 oz coconut water
- 3 oz fresh lemonade
- 1/2 jalapeno thinly sliced
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously.
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Pour over ice and enjoy! Garnish with additional jalapeño slices.
Jennifer says
I am ALL ABOUT that strawberry gin cocktail!
Allan says
We still have snow on the ground where I am, but I am dreaming of sitting in the sun with this! Bookmarked!
Thanks for posting!
Wallie says
The tequila cocktail is actually real real good. I used straight lemon juice instead of lemonade because I’m not about that extra suga.