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Getting tropical with this fun and easy Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito. White and coconut rum mixed with plenty of fresh lime and mint. This mojito is made creamy with coconut cream and topped off with ginger beer for a fizzy, gingery kick. It’s creamy and refreshing…the perfect tropical mojito. A sweet lime sugar-rimmed glass really seals the deal and keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
If I could magically transport myself to a tropical beach in the Bahamas (or any tropical destination for that matter), I would do it in a heartbeat. Doesn’t that sound nice? Warm sunshine, blue waters, temperatures in the eighty’s plus? Yes, it’s my dream right now.
But the reality? I’m here in Colorado for the unforeseen future. It’s OK, I’m alright with this. I have creamy coconut lime mojitos and an imagination so vivid it’s almost as if I really am sipping this mojito down in the Bahamas…with not a care in the world.
Yup. Today we have to tap into our inner ten your old selves and use our imaginations to transport us somewhere tropical.
In all seriousness here, this mojito is without a doubt one of my favorite cocktails…at least for the moment. It has all the things I love. It’s coconutty, heavy on the lime, creamy, and spiked with a little bit of gingery fizzy bubbles. It’s surely not your average mojito, but it is all things GOOD. And so simple to create using ingredients you hopefully already have on hand.
Here are the details.
Keeping this quick because we have mojitos to enjoy.
This mojito contains all of the following…
lots of lime…because no mojito is complete without lime.
lots of mint…again, you need this for that classic mojito flavor.
white rum…an obvious must.
coconut rum…for some tropical flair.
coconut milk…for creaminess, and it must be canned coconut milk, you need that coconut cream.
ginger beer…sure you could use soda water, but if you have it on hand, ginger beer is so much better.
First, make a little bit of salty lime sugar for the rim of your glass. It’s simple…lime + sugar + flaky sea salt.
Next, muddle the lime and mint together. Add both the rums, then the coconut milk. Shake, shake, and yes, shake a little more. Now strain into a glass and top off with ginger beer. Now enjoy. Preferably sprinkled with a touch more of that lime sugar.
Trust me, it’s the right thing to do.
Some notes for you all…
The mojito will have foam on top once you add the ginger beer. Just gently stir to combine and the foam will subside. Also? I kind of like the foaminess, it makes the drink feel just a touch more indulgent.
As the mojito sits and becomes even colder, the coconut milk may slowly separate from the rum. I don’t normally notice it much, but coconut milk brands vary greatly and can cause different outcomes. Just gently stir to mix everything back up again, then continue drinking
It’s traditional to add sugar to a mojito when muddling the lime and mint together, but personally, I don’t add any sugar to the drink itself. I find the drink to be sweet enough with the additions of the sugared rim and the ginger beer. But if you like a sweeter drink, use the sugar.
And to sum this one up for you real quick? This mojito is creamy, minty, fizzy and full of coconut and lime flavors. It uses a mix of ingredients I often have on hand (hello to rum, canned coconut, and ginger beer, from the pantry, and limes plus mint from the fridge). I hope you all have these on hand as well.
Pretty much my dream drink right now. Added bonus? This one is insanely quick and easy to put together. So let’s all enjoy a Saturday night mojito together. And maybe even an Easter Sunday mojito as well!
ENJOY!
Lastly, if you make this creamy coconut lime mojito, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito
Servings: 1 drink
Calories Per Serving: 480 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 lime, quartered
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) white rum
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) coconut rum
- 1/4 cup canned full fat coconut milk well stirred
- ginger beer for topping
Lime Sugar
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1. To make the lime sugar. Combine the lime zest, sugar, and a pinch of salt on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar, then fill with ice.2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, muddle the lime, mint, and sugar (if using) together, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the white rum and coconut rum. Fill with ice and shake until combined. Add the coconut milk and shake. 3. Strain into your prepared glass. Slowly top with ginger beer, then gently stir to combine. Enjoy immediately. 4. Mocktail: Replace the white rum and coconut rum with 1 1/2 ounces of apple cider or apple juice.
Notes
Foam on Top: the mojito will have foam on top once you add the ginger beer. Just gently stir to combine and the foam will subside.
Coconut Milk Separation: as the mojito sits in the ice, the coconut milk may slowly separate from the rum. I don't normally notice it much, but coconut milk brands vary and can cause different outcomes. Just gently stir to mix everything, then continue drinking!
Sugar: I don't personally add the sugar to the drink, as I find the drink to be sweet enough with the sugared rim and the ginger beer, but if you like a sweeter drink, use the sugar.
Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito Punch
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 304 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 4 limes, quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) white rum
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) coconut rum
- 1 cup canned full fat coconut milk well stirred
- 2-3 cans (12 ounce) ginger beer for topping
LIME SUGAR
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1. To make the lime sugar. Combine the lime zest, sugar, and a pinch of salt on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar, then fill with ice.2. Combine the lime juice, mint, and sugar (if using) in a large pitcher. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Add the white rum, coconut rum, and coconut milk, stirring to evenly combine. Chill until ready to serve.3. When ready to serve, pour into glasses and top off each glass with ginger beer, gently stirring to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
Foam on Top: the mojito will have foam on top once you add the ginger beer. Just gently stir to combine and the foam will subside.
Coconut Milk Separation: as the mojito sits in the ice, the coconut milk may slowly separate from the rum. I don't normally notice it much, but coconut milk brands vary and can cause different outcomes. Just gently stir to mix everything, then continue drinking!
Sugar: I don't personally add the sugar to the drink, as I find the drink to be sweet enough with the sugared rim and the ginger beer, but if you like a sweeter drink, use the sugar.
Wow, I need to try it! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Thank you Noemi! xTieghan
So, so, so good! Drank this in the backyard last night with a neighbor. She was on her side of the fence and I was on mine. Gotta do what you gotta do when you are in isolation!
I am so glad you both enjoyed this one, Anne! It is so great you are still meeting up with each other and practicing social distancing!
REFRESHING!! I omitted the rum and substituted extra NON-alcoholic ginger beer to make it alcohol-free. Kinda makes me feel specia! 😉
I am so glad this turned out so well for you Lauren! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
I love traditional mojitos, and this was such a good variation!
I am so glad you enjoyed this too Emily! Thank you! xTieghan
It looks just wonderful. Would there happen to be a non-alcoholic option to this?
Hi Amna! I would just omit! You could also add ginger beer if you would like! I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
Hi, what brand of coconut rum do you use? Is that Malibu?
Hi Radkovic! Yes, I use Malibu and Captain Morgan at times! xTieghan
Omg, you’re making quarantine exciting, Tieghan! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!
Aw I am so glad you like these! I hope you try them! xTieghan
Made this for my family and they looooved it. Tastes sensational x
So amazing! Thank you so much Mal! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! What brand of rum did you use? This looks excellent, can’t wait to try!
Hi Kylie! I typically use Captain Morgan, but you can use a nicer one if preferred! I hope you love these mojitos! xTieghan
I just made this and holy moly is it amazing! Something about the creaminess makes it feel so indulgent. Just what I needed for my quarantine blues. I can’t wait to be able to have friends over and make a big batch!
Hi Brittany! I am so glad you loved this! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
can you make it non alcoholic
Hi Faith! Yes, of course! I would just omit the alcohol! I hope you love this! xTieghan
Never tried a mojito with ginger beer added in to it, sound so exiting!
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Thank you Johanna! I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
Good to know that works too! I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.
Thank you! xTieghan
My daughter picked this one to make this evening. Only complaint was I should’ve made more, but I only had ONE ginger beer on hand! A great combination of flavors- Thanks for a great cocktail recipe!
Hi Cassandra! I am so glad this turned out so well for you both! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
yum another great cocktail, thank you!
Thank you so much Sabrina! xTieghan