Coconut Water and Lime Cooler
Fresh tender coconut water mixed with lime juice and mint, a simple cooling drink enjoyed throughout the islands' hot climate.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 70 kcal
Equipment
- •Glasses
- •Strainer
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 70 kcal
- fat
- 0 g
- carbs
- 16 g
- fibre
- 1 g
- protein
- 1 g
- calories
- 70 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Pour the fresh tender coconut water through a sieve into a jug to remove any bits of husk.
- 2
Add the lime juice and sugar or honey if using. Stir well until dissolved.
- 3
Lightly crush the mint leaves between your palms to release their fresh aroma.
- 4
Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the coconut water mixture over the ice.
- 5
Top with the mint leaves and lime slices. Serve straight away.
Chef's tips
Use fresh coconut water from a young coconut for the best natural sweetness. Avoid adding too much sweetener, or it will hide the delicate flavour.
Ingredient substitutions
- honey → jaggery syrup
Storage
Best consumed fresh; does not store well beyond a couple of hours.
Reheating
Not applicable; served cold.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Adding too much sugar, which overpowers the natural coconut flavour.
Serving suggestions
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