For your next summer gathering, whip up this refreshing take on the classic Cuban cocktail by simply adding chilled coconut water to the pitcher.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 5 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 5 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 4 ounces fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces Simple Syrup, recipe follows
- 16 ounces coconut water, chilled
- 8 ounces white rum, chilled
- Ice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Put the mint, lime juice and Simple Syrup in a pitcher. Muddle for a few seconds to release the flavor from the mint.
- Pour in the coconut water and rum. Add ice to fill a pitcher, and stir to combine and chill.
- Stir together the sugar and 1 cup water in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir to make sure all the sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 1 minute, and then remove from the heat. Cool completely.
Reviews
Excellent!
Amazing!
I used coconut rum instead of regular. Very yummy!
Very Good! Even better when you add coconut milk 🙂