• Home
  • About Us
  • RECIPE INDEX
    • Appetizers
    • Mains
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups and Salads
    • Desserts
    • Salsas, Dressings, Condiments
    • Breakfast
    • Drinks
  • On Tour!
  • Kitchen Gear
  • Disclosure and Privacy Policy

The Recipe Wench

  • Home
  • About Us
  • RECIPE INDEX
    • Appetizers
    • Mains
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups and Salads
    • Desserts
    • Salsas, Dressings, Condiments
    • Breakfast
    • Drinks
  • On Tour!
  • Kitchen Gear
  • Disclosure and Privacy Policy

Coconut Rum Holiday Cocktail


. . . and my trip to the Walmart of Southern Italy

Home Recipes Drinks Coconut Rum Cocktail for the holidays

Coconut Rum Cocktail for the holidays

Drinks, Recipes |

Looking for an easy, festive cocktail for your Christmas celebration?

I have to share this Coconut Rum Cocktail with you right away!

This easy coconut rum holiday cocktail is a little high five from the tropics with a splash of Christmas cheer | www.therecipewench.com

When I was shopping at Ipercoop (the Italian version of Walmart) for the gigantic Cheeseboard I took to my friend, Lori’s, Christmas party, I spotted a big, beautiful bunch of mint.

I love mint.

Well, I love mint with chocolate.

And I love mint . . . especially with rum!

“Mojitos,” I shouted.  Not really. But I wanted to.

This easy coconut rum holiday cocktail is a little high five from the tropics with a splash of Christmas cheer | www.therecipewench.com

I’m not sure what I was expecting when I ventured to Ipercoop on a Friday afternoon during the holiday season.

It was a madhouse.

Don’t these people need to be at work?

Are you familiar with the stereotype of Neopolitan drivers?

Stop lights and stop signs are “suggestions.”

Two marked lanes on a street? Not a problem — make it 4!

“Emergency lane?”  Nah, apparently, that’s their personal “fast lane” during rush hour.

Well, I’ve concluded the same stereotype can be used to describe how they shop and maneuver their shopping carts.

I grabbed my meats, cheeses, nuts, fruits AND mint and got the heck out of there as fast as I could.

Mojitos on my mind!

This easy coconut rum holiday cocktail is a little high five from the tropics with a splash of Christmas cheer | www.therecipewench.com

Back in the relative tranquility of my own home, I started my research on a festive holiday cocktail with mint.

I was inspired by this mojito recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

I wanted something simple, using ingredients that I had on-hand.  Because I was not . . . repeat, “NOT” going back to the store until summer!

I used regular milk instead of coconut milk, but I poured a full 2 ounces of coconut rum.

Note: when using regular milk, the order of ingredients is super important.

Heed my advice, unless you’re fond of cocktails that look like science experiments.  I explain this further down in the post . . .

I also opted for simple syrup instead of regular sugar.

I prefer simple syrup because it’s easier to mix into a cocktail.

You can buy simple syrup, but it’s really easy to make —  just equal amounts of water and sugar.  Whisk or stir while heating over medium high heat.  Once the sugar is dissolved, the mixture will be clear. Remove from heat and allow to cool.  You can store simple syrup in a covered container in the fridge for at least 2 weeks.

I tasted my version before adding any Club Soda/sparkling water and I loved it.

Stop right there, I said.

I tossed a couple cranberries on top, along with a sprig of mint.

This easy coconut rum holiday cocktail is a little high five from the tropics with a splash of Christmas cheer | www.therecipewench.com

It made me smile.

Hello Mr. Coconut Rum Cocktail.  So festive!

I couldn’t wait for Jeff to get home from work to give me his input.  (I ended up reducing the sweetness at his suggestion.)

Okay. So about the “order of ingredients” . . .

Mint, simple syrup (muddle this), lime juice, lots of ice, rum, stir well, milk, garnish, serve.

See how far apart the lime juice and milk are?  Yeah.  If you put those two together, you’re going to have to drink your cocktail . . . with a spoon!

Don’t ask me how I found this out!

If you’re able to give this coconut rum cocktail a try, let me know how it goes!

Enjoy!

1 cocktail

Serves 4 ounces

Coconut Rum Cocktail for the holidays
Save RecipeSave Recipe
Print Recipe
My Recipes My Lists My Calendar

Ingredients

  • 8 mint leaves (plus sprigs for garnish, if desired)
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 ounces coconut rum (pineapple rum is delicious as well!)
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce (approx.) milk
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Place mint leaves in flat-bottomed cocktail glass
  • Add 1/2 ounce simple syrup and muddle to bring out mint flavor
  • Add 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • Fill glass with ice
  • Add 2 ounces coconut rum
  • Stir well
  • Splash in 1 ounce (approx.) milk
  • Garnish with cranberries and mint sprigs for a festive look

Nutrition

Calories

79 cal

Fat

2 g

Carbs

7 g

Protein

2 g
Click Here For Full Nutrition, Exchanges, and My Plate Info
ESHA Logo
7.8.1.2
11
https://www.therecipewench.com/coconut-rum-cocktail/
The Recipe Wench

This easy coconut rum holiday cocktail is a little high five from the tropics with a splash of Christmas cheer | www.therecipewench.com

Be sure to share!

  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Print
5
Share

1 Comment

Leave your reply.

We want to hear from you! Cancel reply

Stay in Touch!

Recent Posts

  • 21 Gift Ideas for the Cook in Your Life
  • Watermelon Salad with Cucumbers and Feta
  • Greek Chicken Skewers – “Souvlaki”
  • Tzatziki: A delicious souvenir from Greece

Contact Us

Send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap.

Send Message
Eating, drinking and laughing our way around Europe Try one of our recipes today!

© 2017 · The Recipe Wench

  • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • The Recipe Wench
  • Appetizers
  • Mains
  • Side Dishes
  • Soups and Salads
  • Desserts
  • Drinks
  • Salsas, Dressings, Condiments
  • Breakfast
  • RECIPE INDEX
  • Kitchen Gear
  • On Tour!
Prev Next
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.