5 Ingredient Coconut Daiquiri (On The Rocks & Frozen)

I love sipping on a refreshing coconut cocktail, especially during the hot summer months. This cocktail recipe is refreshing, delicious, and very simple to make.

Daiquiris are a rum-based cocktail typically made with the addition of sugar and lime juice. This recipe puts a spin on that classic cocktail recipe by adding coconut and some orange juice.

Whether you like a cocktail on the rocks or frozen, you'll be able to customize this drink recipe to your liking!

• How to make both a frozen coconut daiquiri and one on the rocks.
• My favorite type of rum to use for a coconut daiquiri.
• Ways to adjust this cocktail to match your personal taste and preference.

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• Light rum: This type of rum is also called white rum, and it's known for the light-bodied flavor. You can pick up a bottle of your favorite light rum, like Bacadrí. If you want to learn more about rum, check out this YouTube video all about the different styles of rum.
• Simple syrup: While many daiquiris use granulated sugar, I've opted to use simple syrup so it incorporates more evenly with the cocktail. Feel free to adjust the sweetness depending on your personal taste.
• Unsweetened coconut milk: I love drinks made with coconut milk! This is where the delicious flavoring comes from. There are many different brands available, including Thai Kitchen or Chaokoh. Try visiting an international grocer if you can't find this item at your local store.
• Orange: This is a personal twist I've added to the coconut rum cocktail.
• Lime: Make sure to use freshly squeezed lime juice for the highest quality cocktail.

Here's how to make a coconut daiquiri on the rocks.

1. Add rum, simple syrup, coconut milk, orange juice, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake the cocktail together until the drink is nice and chilled.

2. Next, double strain the cocktail into a chilled glass. You'll use both a mesh strainer and a hawthorne strainer in order to avoid any ice shards in your cocktail.

Next up, I'm showing you how to make a frozen coconut daiquiri.

1. Add the rum, simple syrup, coconut milk, orange juice, and lime juice, along with 2 cups of ice to a high-powered blender. Blend on a high speed until you see a slushie consistency form.

2. Pour the slushie into a chilled cocktail glass.

Every cocktail needs some kind of creative garnish to finish off the cocktail in an elegant manner and make it enticing to drink. Here's how to make a simple lime twist garnish.

1. Use a peeler to shave off part of the lime peel. If you enjoy making cocktails, you should invest in a Y peeler. It makes the process of creating cocktail garnishes super easy.

2. Trim the rough edges around the lime peel.

3. Grab a straw or another similarly shaped object. Wrap the lime around the straw and hold it for 30 - 45 seconds until the lime holds its shape.

4. Place the lime twist on the side of the cocktail glass.

• To chill your cocktail glass, place it in the freezer for 30 - 45 minutes before mixing up the drink. This will ensure your cocktail stays super cold. Don't skip this step if you're making the frozen coconut daiquiri version. It will prevent it from melting as quickly.
• Is the cocktail too sweet? Adjust the amount of simple syrup to your liking.
• Wondering what type of glass daiquiris are served in? They're traditionally served in a coupe or martini glass. However, use whatever glassware you have on hand!