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Coconut Cooler

Coconut Cooler: Your Ultimate Chilled Tropical Escape

Coconut Cooler is a refreshing tropical drink perfect for summer days, combining creamy coconut and sweet milks for an instant escape.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 medium Coconut Provides fresh coconut water and flesh
  • 2 cups Coconut Water Use fresh for a refreshing taste
  • 4 cups Water Chilled water is best
For the Creaminess
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Can swap for unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk Can be replaced with more coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Choose pure over imitation
For Serving
  • 2 cups Ice Essential to keep the drink cold

Equipment

  • blender
  • Corkscrew wine bottle opener
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Coconut: Drain water from a medium coconut and scoop out the flesh.
  2. Blend Ingredients: Blend coconut flesh with coconut water and 4 cups water, add other ingredients.
  3. Strain the Mixture: Pour mixture into a pitcher, optionally strain for smoothness.
  4. Mix and Chill: Add 4 cups of cold water, adjust sweetness, and chill or serve over ice.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with coconut slice, cinnamon, mint, or pineapple; serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Coconut selections are important; choose fresh coconuts for best results. Chill after preparation for maximum refreshment.

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