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Coconut Mint Lemonade

A tropical, refreshing twist on classic lemonade that's perfect for hot summer days. Try this easy mocktail recipe with coconut milk for a creamy, non-alcoholic drink.
Prep Time10 minutes

Equipment

  • blender
  • pitcher
  • strainer
  • citrus zester or grater

Ingredients

  • 2 lightly packed cups of mint
  • 1 can of coconut milk 13.5-14 oz.
  • 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice about 6 lemons
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Zest two lemons and combine with a tablespoon of sugar. Put this on a plate and set it aside to rim glasses later.
  • Juice lemons to get 3/4 of a cup of lemon juice. Reserve a few lemon slices for garnishing.
  • In a blender, combine sugar, coconut milk, lemon juice, water, and mint.
  • Blend until the mint is finely chopped.
  • Let it sit for 5 minutes and then strain into a pitcher.
  • Rub rims of glasses with a lemon wedge. Then dip the glasses in the lemon zest and sugar mixture.
  • Fill glasses with ice, pour in the coconut lemonade and garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice.
  • If you have lemon zest and sugar left over, add it to the pitcher of lemonade for extra flavor!

Notes

Feel free to substitute your favorite sweetener for sugar.
This recipe calls for coconut milk, not coconut cream which is very rich.