Tropical Minty Coconut Crush
[i]The Tropical Minty Coconut Crush is a light and refreshing summer cocktail that combines the flavors of coconut, mint, and lime. Made with a homemade mint simple syrup and blended with coconut milk, rum, and lime juice, this frozen mojito is the perfect drink to cool down on a hot day. Topped with a garnish of mint leaves and toasted coconut flakes, it's a delightful and indulgent treat that will transport you to a tropical paradise.[/i]
Tropical Minty Coconut Crush
A refreshing and indulgent frozen coconut mojito with a hint of mint and toasted coconut flakes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Ingredients
- 1/8 cup sugar or baking stevia
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 cup mint leaves
- 1.50 oz white rum
- 1/2 cup canned light coconut milk
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 cup ice
- Garnish: a few mint leaves
- Garnish: toasted coconut flakes, if desired
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar or baking stevia, water, and mint leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside the mint simple syrup to cool.
- In a high-powered blender, combine the rum, coconut milk, lime juice, reserved mint simple syrup, and ice.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more ice if needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Pour the frozen mojito into a glass.
- Garnish with mint leaves and toasted coconut flakes, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful tropical treat!