This Coconut Lime Cilantro Cooler is the perfect cocktail for summer! Enjoy at your next barbecue or serve at a Mexican fiesta – you just can’t go wrong!
I kind of love making cocktails for the blog. I usually just make one serving (sometimes two…) and after a rigorous photo shoot I get a little me time with my awesome cocktail. I am especially in love with this one. It’s a twist on a coconut mojito. I substituted cilantro for the mint and got rid of all the extra steps.
This cocktail features a lot of my favorite flavors in a super easy to make cocktail. No muddling. No straining. Just stir and enjoy. I know a lot of people aren’t crazy about cilantro.
You could leave it out or replace it with mint (pretty much making this a mojito). I personally love cilantro and although it’s not a prominent flavor in this drink, it adds a refreshing kick at the end of each sip.
The cilantro definitely adds a Latin flair to this drink and would go perfectly with Mexican cuisine. If you’re still looking for that perfect drink for Cinco de Mayo or perhaps a summer barbecue, this cocktail is definitely the way to go. Easy on the eyes – cool and refreshing on the palate.
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Coconut Lime Cilantro Cooler
Ingredients
- 2 oz coconut water 1/4 cup
- 3 oz sparkling water 1/3 cup - OR ginger ale OR club soda
- 1 oz fresh lime juice 2 tbsp
- 1 oz rum 2 tbsp - optional
- 1 tsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and fresh cilantro
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
A few more cocktails you might like…
Skinny Strawberry Green Tea Mojitos
….and maybe some Mexican food to go with it?
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Shareba @ In Search Of Yummy-ness says
This looks really refreshing! I’m visiting from the Sweet Sharing Monday party 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Super refreshing Shareba 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Natasha in Oz says
That looks so refreshing and the cilantro is a unique ingredient to add as well. I’m pinning this!
If you have a minute to spare I’d be thrilled if you could share your post at my weekly Say G’day Link Party! It has just started and this would be a fabulous addition.
Best wishes for a happy weekend,
Natasha in Oz
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Natasha!
marcie says
I love lime and cilantro and never thought to make a cocktail out of those flavors? Great idea, Trish! This looks so refreshing! Pinning. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you SO much Marcie!
Ginnie says
I would love one of these! I’m really curious to try it with the cilantro. Thanks for sharing:)
Ami@naivecookcooks says
Such a fun relaxing drink!
Julie@Sweet and Spicy Monkey says
This drink sounds so refreshing and especially after all that hard work! Thanks for sharing 😉
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
Wow, this looks so delicious and refreshing Trish, and I love cilantro!! 😉
Linda Warren says
Great pictures and love the idea of adding cilantro. Anything with cilantro in it has got to be good! I think I need some me time too! 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Two Cup Tuesday.
Jamie H says
This looks so good! I love cilantro!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Jamie!
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
This drink looks perfect Trish! Simple and delicious- I can’t wait to try it! Yum:)
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Shannon!!
Jess says
These coolers sound amazing and perfectly refreshing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They really are Jess! Thank you!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
Trish, that’s brilliant! To make just one (or maybe two) cocktails for a photo shoot and enjoy them afterward… Who needs the 5 o’clock somewhere rule when you can just say you’re recipe testing? 😉 Love how refreshing and summery these look!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks Amy and yes, these coolers are so refreshing and delicious!
M Anderer says
Oooo! Tasty, delectable num-nums on this page. The Coconut Lime Cilantro Cooler sounds refreshing. I’ve copied the recipe and can’t wait to try it out, without the rum though. Thanks for sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
So refreshing looking! I’d love one right now! pinned
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Averie!
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says
I like the idea of having a nice reward after a photo shoot 🙂 This drink looks perfect (and dangerous)!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Wish I could have a reward like this every day Valerie 🙂 Thank you!