The Coconut Collins is your new best buddy if you like a basic Tom Collins but want something a little more tropical.
It’s light, refreshing, and full of coconut and citrus flavors. It’s great for a summer day, brunch, or just because.
What’s the best part?
You don’t need to be a great bartender to make it perfectly; it’s very straightforward to accomplish.
Let’s change up this classic with a tropical twist!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of coconut rum
- 1 ounce of fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce of simple syrup
- 2 ounces of coconut water
- Soda water (to top)
- Cubes of ice
- Optional: Toasted coconut flakes for the rim
- Lime wheel (for decoration)
Shaker for cocktails
Jigger (or tools for measuring)
Glass for highballs
Small plate (for the coconut rim)
Strainer
Preparation Steps
- Optional: Rim the Glass
If you’re using the toasted coconut rim, first dip the rim of the highball glass in lime juice, then roll it in toasted coconut flakes. - Put stuff in the Shaker
Put coconut rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and coconut water in a cocktail shaker. Put ice in it.
- Shake it Up
Put the lid on the shaker and shake it well for about 15 seconds, or until the mixture is very cold. - Pour through a strainer into a glass
Pour the cocktail through a strainer into your prepared highball glass with fresh ice cubes. - Add Club Soda on top
Gently pour club soda on top of the drink and watch the small bubbles rise. - Add the garnish and serve
Put a lime wheel on the rim of the glass, a straw in it, and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- Put your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before you make your drink. Keeps things cool and fresh!
- ✔ Fresh lime juice is important; bottled lime juice won’t taste as bright and tangy. Squeeze it fresh!
- ✔ Change the sweetness: If you want it sweeter, add extra simple syrup. Add more lime juice if you want it to be more sour.
- ✔ Choose a reputable brand of coconut water; some taste better than others. Choose one that doesn’t have any added sugar for a pure coconut taste.
- ✔ Make it a mocktail: Leave out the rum and add more coconut water or a dash of pineapple juice for a pleasant, tropical cocktail that doesn’t have alcohol.
- ✨ No rum with coconut? Add some coconut extract and white rum.
- ✨ Want it sweeter? You can add more simple syrup or use lemon-lime soda instead of club soda.
- ✧ Make it like a tropical island! For a fruity twist, add some pineapple juice.
- ✨ No shaker for cocktails? Mix everything together well in a glass with ice, then strain.
Mix the base (rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and coconut water) ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to a day. When you’re ready to serve, just shake with ice!
Toast the coconut flakes first, then put them in a container that won’t let air in.
🍹 Not done with your drink? It’s best when it’s fresh, but you may keep the blended drink in the fridge for a few hours. Before serving, just add club soda.
More lime juice? Keep in the fridge in a container that is sealed for up to three days.
Conclusion
There you have it: a Coconut Collins that tastes great, is tropical, and is really easy to create. Give it a try and tell me how it turned out in the comments! What changes did you make? Did you choose the rim with toasted coconut? I can’t wait to hear what you think! 🥥🍹✨