Description
Indulge in the tropical bliss of this Coconut Lime Drink that captures the essence of summer in every sip. This delightful beverage harmonizes the creamy richness of coconut milk with the vibrant zest of fresh lime, creating a refreshingly cool drink perfect for warm days. Ideal for poolside relaxation or backyard barbecues, this simple recipe adds an energizing burst of flavor to any gathering. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time, you’ll have this invigorating drink ready in no time. Customize your Coconut Lime Drink with fresh mint or adjust the sweetness to suit your taste—it’s a versatile treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups iced water
- Fresh mint leaves and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: coconut milk, fresh limes, simple syrup, and iced water.
- Squeeze the juice from the limes until you have about half a cup; remove seeds.
- In a large pitcher, mix lime juice with coconut milk until well blended.
- Gradually add simple syrup, tasting as you go to reach desired sweetness.
- Stir in iced water until combined and chilled.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg