Coconut Mojitos

5 from 14 votes

Coconut Mojitos are a white winter twist on the classic Mojito flavored with coconut cream, fresh mint, rum, and lime juice.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine: Cuban

Keyword: coconut mojitos

Servings:

8 fresh mint leaves
½ lime cut into 3 wedges
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
2 to 4 ounces Bacardi Silver Rum or Malibu Rum
2 tablespoons cream of coconut (comes in a can) shaken well and stirred before using
club soda you can also use Sprite if you'd like a sweeter drink
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds for garnish
fresh mint leaves for garnish

Muddle. In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, combine mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar; using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, muddle the mint, lime, and sugar together until oil and juices are released.
Combine. Stir in the rum and coconut cream; fill the shaker with ice, and shake until the drink is thoroughly chilled and well combined.
Finish and serve. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass and top with club soda. Add more ice if desired. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves, and serve.