Coconut Limeade (Printable Version)
Chilled coconut and lime with honey and mint make this drink a tasty, tropical refresher.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Garnishes
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Fresh mint leaves
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Toasted coconut flakes
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Lime slices
→ Sweeteners & Seasonings
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A pinch of sea salt if you like
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60 ml honey or agave syrup, tweak to your liking
→ Fresh Produce
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1 tablespoon lime zest, freshly grated
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Juice from 4-5 limes, about 120 ml, strained
→ Liquids
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480 ml cold filtered water
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240 ml canned coconut milk, full fat
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240 ml chilled coconut water
→ Others
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Ice cubes
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Top your drink with mint leaves, coconut flakes, and lime slices to make it look and smell great.
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Toss in the ice cubes and let it sit for 10 minutes so the flavors come together nicely.
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Stir in the cold filtered water slowly until you get the texture you want.
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Mix in the honey or agave syrup, stirring well until it's all dissolved. Change how sweet it is however you like.
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Slowly whisk in the strained lime juice bit by bit so everything blends smoothly.
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Throw in the fresh lime zest and a pinch of salt if you want a little extra kick.
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Stir together the coconut milk and chilled coconut water in a big pitcher until it's creamy and all mixed up.
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Use a microplane to grate the lime zest and squeeze the juice out with a citrus juicer. Then strain it to get rid of seeds and pulp.
# Helpful Tips:
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Feel free to change how much sweetener you add. Keep your coconut milk chilled for a creamier drink. Garnishes aren't just pretty—they add nice smells too.