Description
This Skinny Coconut Daiquiri is a light and refreshing cocktail made with light rum, fresh lime juice, and coconut water, perfect for summer gatherings or a relaxing evening at home. Enjoy its tropical flavors while keeping it guilt-free!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz light rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz coconut water
- 1 oz simple syrup (or to taste)
- 1 cup ice
- Fresh lime wedges, for garnish
- Shredded coconut, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by collecting all the ingredients listed above. Make sure you have fresh limes for the juice, as it makes a significant difference in flavor compared to bottled lime juice.
- Juicing the Limes: Cut the limes in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice. Youll need about one lime for 1 oz of juice, but its always good to have an extra lime on hand just in case.
- Measure the Ingredients: Use a jigger or measuring spoons to measure out the light rum, fresh lime juice, coconut water, and simple syrup. This ensures that your daiquiri will have the perfect balance of flavors.
- Prepare the Simple Syrup: If you dont have simple syrup on hand, you can easily make it by combining equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow it to cool before using.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: In a blender, combine the measured light rum, fresh lime juice, coconut water, and simple syrup.
- Add Ice: Add about 1 cup of ice to the blender. This will give your daiquiri that refreshing slushy texture. If you prefer a thicker drink, feel free to add more ice.
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid on the blender and blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little more coconut water to help it blend.
- Taste and Adjust: Once blended, taste your daiquiri. If you prefer it sweeter, add a little more simple syrup and blend again. If its too strong, you can add a splash more coconut water or lime juice to balance it out.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Choose your favorite cocktail glasses. I love using chilled coupe glasses for a classic look. If you want to get fancy, you can rim the glasses with shredded coconut. To do this, moisten the rim with a lime wedge and dip it into a plate of shredded coconut.
- Pour the Daiquiri: Carefully pour the blended daiquiri into the prepared glasses. You want to fill them to the brim for that perfect presentation.
- Garnish: Add a fresh lime wedge on the rim of each glass for a pop of color. If youre feeling extra indulgent, sprinkle a little shredded coconut on top of the drink for added texture and flavor.
- Serve Immediately: These daiquiris are best enjoyed fresh, so serve them right away while theyre cold and frosty.
Notes
- This daiquiri pairs wonderfully with light appetizers like shrimp cocktails, fresh ceviche, or even a tropical fruit platter.
- If you have any leftovers, store the daiquiri in the refrigerator for a few hours and give it a good stir before serving again.
- Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding fresh fruits like strawberries, mangoes, or pineapples to the blender.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and replace it with more coconut water or a splash of soda water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes