Strawberry Coconut Cooler (Printable view)
Chilled strawberry and coconut milk blended with lime and agave, frothy and garnished with mint.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup chilled coconut milk
04 - 1/2 cup chilled coconut water
05 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey, optional
→ Ice & Garnish
06 - 1 cup ice cubes
07 - Strawberry slices, for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Place strawberries, lime juice, coconut milk, coconut water, and agave syrup or honey (if using) in a blender.
02 - Blend the mixture until completely smooth.
03 - Add ice cubes and blend again until the ice is crushed and the beverage is frothy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
05 - Pour into chilled serving glasses.
06 - Garnish with strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This tastes just like something you'd order on vacation—minus the tiny umbrella but easy to add at home.
- The whole thing comes together in one blender and stays wonderfully cool even on the hottest days.
02 -
- Blending the ice too long waters down the drink—I learned to stop as soon as it looks thick and pourable.
- Stacking garnishes on top makes them fragrant, but if you blend mint in, the color turns a confusing shade.
03 -
- Blending in short pulses preserves a light, airy texture and keeps the drink from separating.
- A quick rinse of the blender with cold water beforehand prevents sticking and speeds up cleanup.