What's dreamier than cream of coconut cocktails? No, we're serious. Because they're sent straight from an island paradise to your cocktail shaker. Go all in with a classic piña colada, let a coconut margarita sweep you away, or put your cream of coconut to work in something even sweeter and more indulgent. Not to be confused with coconut cream, cream of coconut is a sweetened, syrupy ingredient that transforms cocktails into a slice of heaven.
Coconut Margarita
We're takin' tequila, lime, and coconut to kick things off with cream of coconut cocktail recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1½ ounces cream of coconut
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, cream of coconut, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and mint sprig.
Quick Tip
Why use cream of coconut instead of coconut cream? It makes for a thicker, sweeter, creamier cocktail.
Piña Colada
Welcome, to the piña colada. Silver rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and lime juice are all it takes to make that signature and infamously delicious island cocktail. No cream of coconut? You can swap in some coconut milk instead.
Coconut White Russian
Just when you thought you knew the White Russian, the creamier coconut version is here to tell you otherwise.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1½ ounces cream of coconut
- 1 ounce heavy cream
- Ice
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, cream of coconut, and heavy cream.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a cocktail glass over fresh ice.
- Add coffee liqueur.
Painkiller
Dark rum, cream of coconut, and tropical juices certainly ease the pain, maybe that's why it's called a painkiller. We certainly think so.
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Coconut Mojito
Enter into a zone of Zen, refreshment, and tropical dreams. How? Your ticket to paradise is a cream of coconut mojito.
Ingredients
- 3-4 fresh mint leaves
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces silver rum
- 1 ounce cream of coconut
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktial shaker, muddle mint leaves with simple syrup.
- Add ice, rum, and cream of coconut.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Did you know you can make cream of coconut at home?
A Banana and Chocolate Candy Walk Into a Bar
These flavors are no joke, although the drink name will give you a chuckle.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce chocolate vodka
- 1 ounce cream of coconut
- ¾ ounce banana liqueur
- ¾ ounce Irish cream
- Ice
- Grated nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, chocolate vodka, cream of coconut, banana liqueur, and Irish cream.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with grated nutmeg.
Coconut Martini
So you want some cream of coconut in your cocktail, but you're also looking for something a little elegant? We know just the thing.
Ingredients
- Lime wedge and coconut shavings for rim
- 1½ ounces vodka or rum
- ¾ ounce cream of coconut
- ½ ounce amaretto liqueur
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the glass with the lime wedge.
- With the shredded coconut on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the coconut to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rum, cream of coconut, amaretto, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
Nuts for Brunch
If these ingredients look familiar, they should. The nuts for brunch cocktail is a sunny, creamy ode to the pancake shot.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces whiskey
- 4 ounces orange juice
- 1 ounce cream of coconut
- 1 ounce butterscotch liqueur
- Ice
- Orange wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, whiskey, orange juice, cream of coconut, and butterscotch liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange wedge.
Put a Mimosa in a Coconut
Mimosas are perfect as they are, but if you're looking for a mimosa makeover, this is the answer.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce cream of coconut
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- Ice
- Prosecco to top off
- Orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a Champagne flute.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cream of coconut, and orange juice.
- Shake well to mix.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Top off with prosecco.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Creamy, Dreamy, Cream of Coconut Cocktails
Cocktails with cream of coconut are an indulgent creamy delight. They satisfy not only your sweet tooth but your wanderlust, too. Moral of the story? You need these cream of coconut cocktails in your life.
