Strawberry Coconut Cooler (Printable Version)
Chilled mix of strawberries, coconut milk and coconut water, blended with lime and mint for a refreshing summer sip.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup coconut milk, chilled
04 - 1/2 cup coconut water, chilled
05 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey, optional
→ Ice & Garnish
06 - 1 cup ice cubes
07 - Strawberry slices, for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Method:
01 - Add strawberries, lime juice, coconut milk, coconut water, and agave syrup or honey to a blender.
02 - Process until the mixture is completely smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Add ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the ice is completely crushed and the drink has a frothy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust the level of sweetness if required.
05 - Pour the beverage into chilled serving glasses.
06 - Garnish each glass with strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- It feels like a vacation in a glass and the flavor actually lingers like sunshine.
- Cleanup is a breeze and you can make it ahead without losing the fresh vibe.
02 -
- Using room temperature ingredients once led to a sad, separated drink instead of a luscious slush.
- Swapping maple syrup instead of honey made the cooler vegan and just as satisfying as the original.
03 -
- Always taste before pouring and adjust sweetness or acidity to suit whoever you’re serving.
- Pop your serving glasses in the freezer for a few minutes—this tiny step keeps the drink icy and restaurant-level cool.