This Coconut Mojito MALIBU® Rum Cocktail is the ultimate happy hour drink for entertaining guests. A tropical twist on a classic cocktail, this recipe uses fresh lime juice, granulated sugar, fresh mint leaves, crushed ice, Malibu, coconut cream, and club soda.
A classic cocktail with a tropical twist for happy hour!
Transport yourself to a tropical island vacation when you make this simple classic cocktail with a twist. This Coconut Mojito MALIBU® Rum Cocktail is so easy to whip up in five minutes making it the perfect drink for entertaining at home. Frosty and creamy, this tropical cocktail has a calming laid-back beach vibe. Made with tropical MALIBU® Caribbean Rum, fresh lime juice, granulated sugar, fresh mint leaves, crushed ice, coconut cream, and club soda, this drink is sure to become a new fan favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 oz freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp mint leaves, lightly packed
- 1 cup crushed ice (or 1 1/4 cups ice cubes)
- 3 oz Malibu Rum
- 4.5 oz coconut cream
- 1/3 cup club soda
- Rimming: simple syrup and sweetened shredded coconut
- Garnishes: shredded coconut, slice of lime, sprig of fresh mint
Instructions
- Rim a cocktail glass by dipping the rim into a small saucer filled with simple syrup. Dip the wet rim into another saucer filled with shredded coconut. Put the glass aside.
- Add granulated sugar, lime juice, and mint leaves to a different glass. Lightly muddle the mint a few times just until you can smell the mint.
- Add crushed ice into a drink shaker. Add the muddled mixture on top. Add the Malibu and coconut cream. Put the lid on and shake.
- Immediately pour the coconut mojito into a rimmed cocktail glass.
- Add the club soda on top of the drink and briefly swizzle with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and sprig of mint. Sprinkle the top of the drink with shredded coconut.
Notes
Home Chef Tip: Do not over-muddle the mint, or press down hard when muddling, or your mojito will have a bitter taste!
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We hope you enjoy this Coconut Mojito MALIBU® Rum Cocktail recipe from Confetti & Bliss as much as we do. If you love this recipe and you’re looking for more like it, stop by the MALIBU® Rum site. For daily recipe inspiration, subscribe to our newsletter, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Pinterest. Enjoy!
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