Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito (with a Thai Twist)
This creamy coconut lime mojito recipe (with a Thai twist), using kaffir lime leaves simple syrup, is the most delicious summer cocktail you will want to reach for repeatedly. The blend of creme de coconut, fresh lime juice, and infused kaffir lime syrup has all the tropical vibes that will make you want to indulge in a drink or two over the summer!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 shot of white coconut rum
- 2 tbsp kaffir lime leaves with simple sugar
- 1/4 cup cream of coconut
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup soda, tonic, or bubbly water. Add more or less as preferred.
- Garnish with mint leaves or favorite toppings like Thai basil, lemon/lime wedges, rosemary, ginger, or any fun tropical edible flowers or fruits!
Instructions
- 1
Make the simple syrup by adding sugar, water, and kaffir lime leaves in a small saucepan. Turn the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Whisk often until the sugar dissolves. Turn the heat off. Let the syrup cool.
- 2
In a tall cocktail glass, muddle 3-4 mint leaves and one large kaffir lime leaf. Add the ice, coconut rum, lime juice, kaffir lime simple syrup. Stir well with a stir stick.
- 3
Add the creme de coconut and stir well until you get a foamy drink. Sample the drink and adjust with more rum if necessary.
- 4
Pour club soda, tonic water, or bubbly water to top off the drink. Stir lightly one last time. That's it!