Strawberry Coconut Cooler (Printable version)
Chilled blend of strawberries, lime, coconut milk and coconut water; bright, fruity and vegan-friendly.
# What you 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
# How to make it:
01 - Add strawberries, lime juice, coconut milk, coconut water, and agave syrup or honey (if desired) to a blender.
02 - Process on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth.
03 - Incorporate ice cubes, blending until ice is fully crushed and the drink is frothy.
04 - Sample and adjust sweetness to taste, blending briefly if additional sweetener is added.
05 - Pour the beverage into chilled serving glasses.
06 - Decorate with strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- This drink is like a shortcut to summer that feels secretly indulgent but is actually super light.
- You can make it in minutes with just a blender and your favorite glass.
02 -
- Once, I made the mistake of blending all the ice right away, which melted things too much and watered down the flavors.
- Switching to full-fat coconut milk made the drink so much creamier and rich without being heavy.
03 -
- If you’re unsure how sweet your berries are, blend everything but the sweetener, taste, and only add a little at a time if needed.
- Using fresh, cold coconut ingredients means you won’t need to use as much ice, so the cooler stays sweet and creamy instead of diluted.