There’s nothing quite like coconut as a cocktail ingredient! It brings a creamy body and a tropical vibe to drinks of all kinds. It’s a natural to pair with rum, like with the classic pina colada. But there are lots of other ways to serve it! There are more unique coconut rum cocktails like the Bushwacker, that tastes like a chocolate milkshake. Or pair it with tequila for a margarita or vodka for a martini! Here’s a list of all our favorite coconut cocktails that capitalize on its refreshing creaminess and fruity flavor. Either way, there are a few different ways to incorporate coconut: and it’s important to find the right one. Make sure to scroll below the list to read more! OK, let’s get to to those drinks.
And now…the top coconut cocktails to try!
Coconut cream for drinks & cocktails
You might think that coconut cream is what makes the flavor in these coconut cocktails. But most of the cocktails below use a special ingredient called cream of coconut! Look for that when you make the drinks below. Here’s what to know about cream of coconut vs coconut cream: Ingredients: Cream of coconut, tequila, lime juice, triple sec (or Cointreau) Also try: Frozen Piña Colada using coconut milk Ingredients: White rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, frozen pineapple, ice, lime juice Ingredients: Cream of coconut, lime, vodka Ingredients: Aged rum, Kahlua, creme de cacao, cream of coconut, milk, ice Ingredients: Aged rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, orange juice, grated nutmeg Ingredients: Pineapple juice, sparkling wine, coconut milk Ingredients: Frozen pineapple, ice, vodka, cream of coconut, pineapple juice
Cream of coconut is a sweetened syrup used for cocktails made with coconut cream and sugar. It’s sold in handy squeeze bottles to make it easy to add to drinks. Cream of coconut is easy to find online or at your local liquor store. Popular brands are Coco Real or Coco Lopez.Coconut cream is unsweetened! It’s thick with a strong coconut flavor and sold in cans next to the coconut milk. Coconut cream is made from chilling coconut milk and then skimming off the layer of cream that floats to the top.
More cocktail recipes
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Classics: Try Classic Cocktails or Great Cocktail Recipes.Easy: These Easy Mixed Drinks and Cheap Drinks have just 2 to 3 ingredients.Fancy: Opt for the best in Craft Cocktails.The Big 5: Try all our cocktails with Gin, Vodka, Whiskey, Tequila or Rum.Fruity Drinks: Grab drinks with Cranberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit or Orange Juice
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