Fresh, delicious, and ready for summer; this drink has it all!
Jamaican Coconut Cooler
Chef Claudia Galofre-Krevat
2
10 minutes
5 minutes
Caribbean
Drink
Did you know you can make your own coconut milk from shredded coconut? This recipe shows you how.
Ingredients
For the Coconut Milk
1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
2½ cups warm water
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1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp lime juice
2 cups sparkling water
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Blender
Directions
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In a blender, combine the coconut and 2 cups of warm water. Let stand until the coconut softens, about 1 minute.
Blend on high until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer set over a large measuring cup or medium bowl, pressing on the solids; you should have 1½ cups strained coconut milk.
Discard the solids; set the coconut milk aside.
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Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses.
Top with sparkling water and serve.