Celestial Coconut Caipirinha
This recipe for Celestial Coconut Caipirinha is an easy-to-make tropical cocktail that is perfect for summer days. It is a delicious blend of coconut water, lime, sugar, and cachaça, garnished with mint leaves and toasted coconut flakes.
Allergens
N/A
Ingredients
- 6 medium
- sized freshly squeezed lime wedges (or 1/4 cup) 3 tablespoons of white sugar 1 cup of coconut water 1 cup of cachaça Ice 6 mint leaves for garnish Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions
- In a mortar and pestle, combine the lime wedges with white sugar. Muddle until the sugar is dissolved and the limes have released their juices.
- Add 1/4 cup of coconut water to the lime mixture in the mortar. Mix well and set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the lime sugar coconut water mixture, and pour the cachaça over it. Shake vigorously until chilled and combined.
- Strain the mixture into 6 glasses, filling each about halfway. Top each glass off with coconut water.
- Garnish with a mint leaf and toasted coconut flakes. Serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
The tropical flavors of this drink will transport you straight to a Brazilian beachside paradise.
Notes
This drink is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.